Withdrawals

Overall
(N=7)
Participation has concluded in the study due to:
declined to participate 1 (14.3%)
moved out of area 0 (0%)
deceased 2 (28.6%)
withdrawn due to incarceration 0 (0%)
withdrawn due to previous enrollment 0 (0%)
withdrawn for other reason 4 (57.1%)


  • n=7 withdrawals from study
  • n=248 enrolled participants remaining after withdrawals
  • withdrawn participants are not included in summaries of baseline and follow-ups

Screen 1

Overall
(N=550)
Filled out online contact form?
No 230 (41.8%)
Yes 319 (58.0%)
Missing 1 (0.2%)
How did you hear about us?
Called from newspaper advertisement 2 (0.4%)
Called from social media advertisement 21 (3.8%)
Dating apps (Grindr, Jack'd, etc.) 132 (24.0%)
Dating apps, spoke to Niko (Grindr, Jack'd, etc.) 4 (0.7%)
Direct recruitment by staff in a NJ setting, not NJCRI 2 (0.4%)
Direct recruitment by staff in a NYC setting 13 (2.4%)
Don't Know/ Don't Remember 13 (2.4%)
NJCRI 16 (2.9%)
Other 24 (4.4%)
Peer recruitment 274 (49.8%)
Saw flyer 14 (2.5%)
Saw post in Craigslist 34 (6.2%)
Missing 1 (0.2%)
If called from social media advertisement, which social media platform?
Don't Know/ Don't Remember 2 (0.4%)
Facebook 16 (2.9%)
Instagram 2 (0.4%)
Reddit 1 (0.2%)
Missing 529 (96.2%)
Do you voluntarily agree to participate in this brief research interview?
Yes 548 (99.6%)
Missing 2 (0.4%)
Age at Screener 1
Mean (SD) 27.2 (5.33)
Median [Min, Max] 27.0 [17.0, 61.0]
Missing 1 (0.2%)
Do you live in the New York City or Newark metropolitan area?
No 3 (0.5%)
Yes 544 (98.9%)
Missing 3 (0.5%)
Are you able to conduct research study activities in English or Spanish?
Yes 547 (99.5%)
Missing 3 (0.5%)
What are your personal gender pronouns?
He/him 384 (69.8%)
Other 7 (1.3%)
Prefer not to Answer 5 (0.9%)
She/her 108 (19.6%)
They/them 41 (7.5%)
Missing 5 (0.9%)
What was your assigned sex at birth?
Female 25 (4.5%)
Intersex 5 (0.9%)
Male 512 (93.1%)
Prefer not to answer 3 (0.5%)
Missing 5 (0.9%)
If you are found eligible for the N4 Connect Study, are you willing to follow NYU's COVID guidelines?
No 3 (0.5%)
Yes 542 (98.5%)
Missing 5 (0.9%)
Have you been diagnosed as living with HIV?
No 7 (1.3%)
Yes 538 (97.8%)
Missing 5 (0.9%)
Screener 1 Completion
Complete 547 (99.5%)
Incomplete 3 (0.5%)
Screener 1 Eligibility
ELIGIBLE 386 (70.2%)
INELIGIBLE 163 (29.6%)
Missing 1 (0.2%)

Gender Identity

Overall
(N=545)
Gender Identity
Gender Non-binary 46 (8.4%)
Genderfluid 5 (0.9%)
Genderqueer 9 (1.7%)
Man, male 368 (67.5%)
None of these describe me, other 3 (0.6%)
Prefer not to answer 5 (0.9%)
Questioning, or unsure of your gender identity 1 (0.2%)
Transfemale/ Transgender Woman 33 (6.1%)
Transgender 22 (4.0%)
Transman/ Transgender Man 4 (0.7%)
Woman, female 36 (6.6%)
More Than One Identity 13 (2.4%)

Sexual Orientation

Overall
(N=545)
Sexual Orientation
Bisexual 85 (15.6%)
Do not use labels to identify yourself 2 (0.4%)
Gay 327 (60.0%)
Have not figured out or are in the process of figuring out your sexuality 1 (0.2%)
Lesbian 5 (0.9%)
Other 6 (1.1%)
Pansexual 37 (6.8%)
Prefer not to answer 10 (1.8%)
Queer 5 (0.9%)
Straight or heterosexual 63 (11.6%)
Two-spirit 1 (0.2%)
More Than One Orientation 3 (0.6%)

Race/Ethnicity

Overall
(N=550)
Do you consider yourself Hispanic or Latino/a/x?
Don't Know 2 (0.4%)
No 274 (49.8%)
Yes 269 (48.9%)
Missing 5 (0.9%)
Black or African American
Checked 340 (61.8%)
Unchecked 210 (38.2%)
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Checked 29 (5.3%)
Unchecked 521 (94.7%)
Asian
Checked 5 (0.9%)
Unchecked 545 (99.1%)
White
Checked 58 (10.5%)
Unchecked 492 (89.5%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Checked 2 (0.4%)
Unchecked 548 (99.6%)
Biracial or Multiracial
Checked 78 (14.2%)
Unchecked 472 (85.8%)
Other
Checked 98 (17.8%)
Unchecked 452 (82.2%)
Refuse to Answer
Checked 18 (3.3%)
Unchecked 532 (96.7%)

PHS Categories

Ethnic Categories Total
Not Hispanic or Latino Hispanic or Latino Unknown/Not Reported Ethnicity
PHS Race Category
    American Indian/Alaska Native 2 11 0 13
    Asian 2 1 0 3
    Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0 0 0 0
    Black or African American 240 56 2 298
    White 5 38 0 43
    More than One Race 23 69 0 92
    Unknown or Not Reported 2 94 5 101
Total 274 269 7 550


PHS Category Ethnicity Assigned Sex at Birth Frequency
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Female 14
American Indian/Alaska Native Hispanic or Latino Female 1
Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Female 5
White Hispanic or Latino Female 1
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Female 1
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Female 3
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Intersex 4
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Intersex 1
American Indian/Alaska Native Not Hispanic or Latino Male 2
Asian Not Hispanic or Latino Male 2
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Male 221
White Not Hispanic or Latino Male 5
More than One Race Not Hispanic or Latino Male 23
Unknown or Not Reported Not Hispanic or Latino Male 2
American Indian/Alaska Native Hispanic or Latino Male 10
Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Male 51
White Hispanic or Latino Male 37
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Male 67
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Male 90
Black or African American Unknown/Not Reported Ethnicity Male 2
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Prefer not to answer 1
Asian Hispanic or Latino Prefer not to answer 1
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Prefer not to answer 1

Screen 2

Overall
(N=278)
Enter the documentation of HIV status provided
Full Medical Record with diagnosis and name 6 (2.2%)
HIV diagnosis letter on letterhead from testing site (NOT anonymous testing site) 1 (0.4%)
HIV Lab Results provided by participant 156 (56.1%)
HIV Lab testing conducted by the N4 Connect Study 26 (9.4%)
HIV meds or Prescription w/ participant's name 80 (28.8%)
M11Q Form 1 (0.4%)
Other 8 (2.9%)
Obtained copy/ photo of provided documentation?
No 10 (3.6%)
Yes 185 (66.5%)
Missing 83 (29.9%)
Are you willing to use your own phone or a phone provided by the project for text message interviews?
Yes, willing to use own phone 210 (75.5%)
Yes, willing to use project phone 68 (24.5%)
Is the participant preliminarily eligible?
Eligible 272 (97.8%)
Not eligible 5 (1.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Screener 2 Completion
Complete 270 (97.1%)
Incomplete 3 (1.1%)
Unverified 5 (1.8%)

Opt Out

Overall
(N=60)
Participation has concluded/opted-out of participation due to:
Declined to participate 15 (25.0%)
Moved out of the area 1 (1.7%)
Unable to contact/ no contact information available 22 (36.7%)
Withdrawn due to previous enrollment 1 (1.7%)
Withdrawn for other reason 21 (35.0%)

Enrollment

Total

Cumulative Enrolled Cumulative Target Current Deficit
255 267 12

By Viral Load

Viral Load Cumulative Enrolled
Detectable 48
Undetectable (< 200 copies/mL) 207

Baseline Interview

Demographics (Baseline Sample)

Age, Sex at Birth, and Race/Ethnicity

Overall
(N=248)
Age at Screener 1
Mean (SD) 25.2 (2.35)
Median [Min, Max] 25.5 [19.0, 28.0]
What was your assigned sex at birth?
Female 9 (3.6%)
Intersex 1 (0.4%)
Male 237 (95.6%)
Prefer not to answer 1 (0.4%)
Do you consider yourself Hispanic or Latino/a/x?
Don't Know 2 (0.8%)
No 104 (41.9%)
Yes 142 (57.3%)
Black or African American
Checked 139 (56.0%)
Unchecked 109 (44.0%)
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Checked 12 (4.8%)
Unchecked 236 (95.2%)
Asian
Unchecked 248 (100%)
White
Checked 32 (12.9%)
Unchecked 216 (87.1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Checked 1 (0.4%)
Unchecked 247 (99.6%)
Biracial or Multiracial
Checked 45 (18.1%)
Unchecked 203 (81.9%)
Other
Checked 50 (20.2%)
Unchecked 198 (79.8%)
Refuse to Answer
Checked 11 (4.4%)
Unchecked 237 (95.6%)

PHS Categories

Ethnic Categories Total
Not Hispanic or Latino Hispanic or Latino Unknown/Not Reported Ethnicity
PHS Race Category
    American Indian/Alaska Native 0 5 0 5
    Asian 0 0 0 0
    Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0 0 0 0
    Black or African American 90 23 2 115
    White 0 25 0 25
    More than One Race 14 41 0 55
    Unknown or Not Reported 0 48 0 48
Total 104 142 2 248


PHS Category Ethnicity Assigned Sex at Birth Frequency
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Female 3
Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Female 4
White Hispanic or Latino Female 1
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Female 1
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Intersex 1
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Male 86
More than One Race Not Hispanic or Latino Male 14
American Indian/Alaska Native Hispanic or Latino Male 5
Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Male 19
White Hispanic or Latino Male 24
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Male 40
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Male 47
Black or African American Unknown/Not Reported Ethnicity Male 2
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Prefer not to answer 1

Gender Identity

Overall
(N=248)
Gender Identity
Gender Non-binary 28 (11.3%)
Genderfluid 5 (2.0%)
Genderqueer 5 (2.0%)
Man, male 157 (63.3%)
None of these describe me, other 2 (0.8%)
Prefer not to answer 1 (0.4%)
Questioning, or unsure of your gender identity 1 (0.4%)
Transfemale/ Transgender Woman 16 (6.5%)
Transgender 9 (3.6%)
Transman/ Transgender Man 1 (0.4%)
Woman, female 15 (6.0%)
More Than One Identity 8 (3.2%)

Sexual Identity

Overall
(N=248)
Sexual Orientation
Bisexual 31 (12.5%)
Do not use labels to identify yourself 2 (0.8%)
Gay 154 (62.1%)
Have not figured out or are in the process of figuring out your sexuality 0 (0%)
Lesbian 1 (0.4%)
Other 3 (1.2%)
Pansexual 24 (9.7%)
Prefer not to answer 7 (2.8%)
Queer 5 (2.0%)
Straight or heterosexual 17 (6.9%)
Two-spirit 1 (0.4%)
More Than One Orientation 3 (1.2%)

Sexual or Gender Minority

Gender Minority Total
No Yes
Sexual Orientation Minority
    No 11 (4.4%) 6 (2.4%) 17 (6.9%)
    Yes 154 (62%) 77 (31%) 231 (93%)
Total 165 (67%) 83 (33%) 248 (100%)

Other Demographics

Overall
(N=248)
Where were you born?
USA - mainland, Hawaii, Alaska 129 (52.0%)
Puerto Rico 2 (0.8%)
Other North America, including Mexico 6 (2.4%)
Central America 33 (13.3%)
Caribbean 28 (11.3%)
South America 46 (18.5%)
Europe, including Eastern Russia 2 (0.8%)
Asia, Australia 0 (0%)
Africa 1 (0.4%)
Other 1 (0.4%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Not Applicable 0 (0%)
What is your immigration status?
US citizen 138 (55.6%)
Permanent resident/ Green card 9 (3.6%)
Valid tourist visa/ Work visa or permit/ student visa 2 (0.8%)
Refugee status, asylum, temporary protected immigrant status 81 (32.7%)
Undocumented 17 (6.9%)
Other 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Not Applicable 0 (0%)
Where are you currently living or staying most of the time? (Read each)
Your own house or apartment 110 (44.4%)
Your own room in your parent(s) or another family members house or apartment 20 (8.1%)
A shared room or couch in your parent(s) or another family members house or at someone elses house or apartment 16 (6.5%)
In a shelter, single-room occupancy hotel or some other residential facility (halfway house, drug treatment) 95 (38.3%)
On the street (vacant lot, abandoned building, part, etc.) 0 (0%)
Some other place not intended for habitation (e.g. car) 3 (1.2%)
Other 4 (1.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
8th grade or less 9 (3.6%)
Middle school graduate (completed 8th grade) 4 (1.6%)
Some high school (9th to 12th grade) 28 (11.3%)
High school graduate or GED 101 (40.7%)
Some vocational/trade/technical school 13 (5.2%)
Some college or Associates degree 64 (25.8%)
Bachelors Degree 26 (10.5%)
Masters or other advanced degree 3 (1.2%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Are you currently attending school or an academic program? Or if it's a summer or winter break, did you attend last semester?
No 201 (81.0%)
Yes 47 (19.0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
What is your current employment status?(Read each)
Working full-time 32 (12.9%)
Working part-time (including seasonal/work-study, etc.) 52 (21.0%)
Not working, but actively looking for work 132 (53.2%)
Not working, not actively looking for work 19 (7.7%)
Working off the books (for example, recycling cans/bottles, selling drugs or sex, panhandling) 8 (3.2%)
Other 4 (1.6%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Do you currently have health insurance or health care coverage?
No health insurance 18 (7.3%)
Yes, I have my own health insurance 212 (85.5%)
Yes, I am covered by my parent/ guardian 14 (5.6%)
Yes, I am covered by my husband/ wife/ spouse/ domestic partner 0 (0%)
Other 0 (0%)
Do not Know 4 (1.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)

Physical and Mental Health

Overall
(N=248)
In general, would you say your physical health is:(Read each)
Poor 12 (4.8%)
Fair 44 (17.7%)
Good 88 (35.5%)
Very good 64 (25.8%)
Excellent 40 (16.1%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
In general, would you say your mental health is:(Read each)
Poor 24 (9.7%)
Fair 69 (27.8%)
Good 62 (25.0%)
Very good 50 (20.2%)
Excellent 43 (17.3%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)

Diagnosis

Overall
(N=248)
How old were you when you had your first HIV test? Please enter your age. If you are not sure, take your best guess.
Mean (SD) 18.7 (3.07)
Median [Min, Max] 18.0 [8.00, 28.0]
How old were you when you were first diagnosed with HIV? Please enter your age. If you are not sure, take your best guess.
Mean (SD) 21.3 (2.85)
Median [Min, Max] 21.0 [13.0, 28.0]
Under what circumstances were you first diagnosed with HIV?(Read each)
Tested as part of routine care 65 (26.2%)
Tested because a provider recommended it 15 (6.0%)
Tested because an organization reached out to you 15 (6.0%)
Saw an opportunity to be tested in the community 27 (10.9%)
Sought testing yourself because you were concerned about HIV 99 (39.9%)
Other 27 (10.9%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Where were you first told that you have an HIV diagnosis?
Outpatient clinic 113 (45.6%)
Hospital, as an inpatient 32 (12.9%)
Emergency room (ER) or emergency department (ED) 14 (5.6%)
Community-based program (community HIV testing program, mobile unit, etc.) 59 (23.8%)
Community event (PRIDE event, local health fair) 9 (3.6%)
Research study setting 2 (0.8%)
Syringe exchange services program 0 (0%)
Drug treatment program 1 (0.4%)
Jail/prison 1 (0.4%)
Donating blood/plasma 5 (2.0%)
During a pregnancy 2 (0.8%)
Other 8 (3.2%)
Do not Know 2 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Years Living with HIV at Baseline
Mean (SD) 3.92 (2.83)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 14.0]

ART

Recent

Overall
(N=248)
Did you take at least one dose of any HIV medication in the past 4 weeks?
No 14 (5.6%)
Yes 222 (89.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 12 (4.8%)
Using this scale, which goes from 0 (No HIV medication) to 100 (every dose of HIV medication was taken as prescribed) how much [bl_artvas1] have you taken in the last 4 weeks?
Mean (SD) 86.0 (27.3)
Median [Min, Max] 100 [0, 100]
Missing 12 (4.8%)

History/Current Regimen

Overall
(N=248)
Since you were first diagnosed with HIV, did you ever take pills or other medicines to treat your HIV, called antiretroviral therapy (ART or ARV) medications, including HIV medication by injection?
No 4 (1.6%)
Yes 244 (98.4%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Have you ever received HIV medication by injection?
No 238 (96.0%)
Yes 5 (2.0%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (1.6%)
How many months had passed between the time you were first diagnosed with HIV and the first time you took HIV medication?
Less than 1 month 150 (60.5%)
1-3 months after 43 (17.3%)
4-6 months after 17 (6.9%)
6-12 months after 12 (4.8%)
More than 12 months after diagnosis 19 (7.7%)
Do not Know 3 (1.2%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (1.6%)
What is the longest amount of time you ever took HIV medication, in months? (Enter 0, if the longest time was less than 1 month)
Mean (SD) 22.0 (71.2)
Median [Min, Max] 12.0 [-997, 156]
Missing 4 (1.6%)
How many different times have you stopped taking HIV medication for at least two days, then started again?
Mean (SD) 7.40 (29.2)
Median [Min, Max] 1.00 [0, 400]
Missing 4 (1.6%)
Think about the last four weeks. Do you have a prescription for HIV medication?
No 12 (4.8%)
Yes, pill form HIV medication 232 (93.5%)
Yes, injectable HIV medication 4 (1.6%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)

HIV Care

Overall
(N=248)
In the past year, have you received any HIV care?
No 9 (3.6%)
Yes 239 (96.4%)
In what type of place did you receive most of your HIV care in the past year?(Read each)
Community-based clinic 140 (56.5%)
Emergency room 0 (0%)
Clinic located in a hospital 78 (31.5%)
Private doctors office 19 (7.7%)
Mobile van 0 (0%)
School/college clinic 1 (0.4%)
Other 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 9 (3.6%)
How long have you been receiving your HIV care in this particular place?
Less than 1 month 13 (5.2%)
1-3 months 45 (18.1%)
4-6 months 25 (10.1%)
6-11 months 39 (15.7%)
1-3 years 78 (31.5%)
More than 3 years 38 (15.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 9 (3.6%)
Is the health care setting mainly for adults, mainly for young people, or both?
Adult clinic 63 (25.4%)
Pediatric clinic (for people under 18) 2 (0.8%)
Both adults and pediatric 162 (65.3%)
Do not Know 11 (4.4%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 9 (3.6%)
Think about the past year. How many times did you see your HIV care medical provider? If you are not sure, take your best guess.
Mean (SD) 4.39 (4.70)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 56.0]
In the past year, how many appointments with your HIV health care provider have you missed without cancelling in advance?
Never missed an appointment 114 (46.0%)
Once in the past year 42 (16.9%)
Twice in the past year 35 (14.1%)
Three times in the past year 21 (8.5%)
4 times in the past year 11 (4.4%)
5 or more times in the past year 21 (8.5%)
Do not Know 2 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Not Applicable 2 (0.8%)

Reasons for sometimes stopping or discontinuing ART

Overall
(N=164)
Doctor told you to stop.
No 156 (95.1%)
Yes 7 (4.3%)
Do not Know 1 (0.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
The medication(s) did not work.
No 157 (95.7%)
Yes 4 (2.4%)
Do not Know 3 (1.8%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
The medication(s) initially worked, but then stopped working.
No 154 (93.9%)
Yes 4 (2.4%)
Do not Know 6 (3.7%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You switched to other medication(s).
No 124 (75.6%)
Yes 40 (24.4%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You did not want side effects of the medication(s).
No 119 (72.6%)
Yes 43 (26.2%)
Do not Know 2 (1.2%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You wanted to take a break from the medication(s).
No 112 (68.3%)
Yes 49 (29.9%)
Do not Know 3 (1.8%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You do not trust the medication(s).
No 145 (88.4%)
Yes 18 (11.0%)
Do not Know 1 (0.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Could not afford the medication(s).
No 145 (88.4%)
Yes 19 (11.6%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You were on too many medication(s).
No 140 (85.4%)
Yes 24 (14.6%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your partner or friends suggested you stop taking them.
No 162 (98.8%)
Yes 2 (1.2%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You changed doctors or clinics.
No 114 (69.5%)
Yes 50 (30.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You prefer alternative treatments.
No 147 (89.6%)
Yes 16 (9.8%)
Do not Know 1 (0.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You don't want anyone to find out that you are living with HIV.
No 125 (76.2%)
Yes 36 (22.0%)
Do not Know 3 (1.8%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You decided to stop because your CD4 and viral load numbers had been good.
No 132 (80.5%)
Yes 30 (18.3%)
Do not Know 2 (1.2%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You believe that you have been cured of HIV.
No 153 (93.3%)
Yes 6 (3.7%)
Do not Know 5 (3.0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your substance use got in the way.
No 127 (77.4%)
Yes 36 (22.0%)
Do not Know 1 (0.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your mental health conditions got in the way.
No 101 (61.6%)
Yes 61 (37.2%)
Do not Know 2 (1.2%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your housing situation got in the way.
No 97 (59.1%)
Yes 66 (40.2%)
Do not Know 1 (0.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your relationship with your romantic or sexual partner got in the way.
No 137 (83.5%)
Yes 25 (15.2%)
Do not Know 2 (1.2%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
There have been other reasons for stopping or discontinuing HIV medication
No 96 (58.5%)
Yes 66 (40.2%)
Do not Know 2 (1.2%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)

Reasons for never taking ART

Overall
(N=4)
You could not afford the medication(s).
No 2 (50.0%)
Yes 2 (50.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your doctor never offered them to you.
No 2 (50.0%)
Yes 2 (50.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your family/friends discouraged you from taking them.
No 4 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You are not receiving medical care.
No 3 (75.0%)
Yes 1 (25.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You did not want the side effects.
No 4 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You were concerned about toxicity.
No 3 (75.0%)
Yes 1 (25.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You don't think the medication(s) work.
No 4 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You are worried about becoming resistant to the medication(s).
No 2 (50.0%)
Yes 2 (50.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You prefer alternative treatments.
No 1 (25.0%)
Yes 3 (75.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You don't want anyone to find your pills and figure out that you are living with HIV.
No 2 (50.0%)
Yes 2 (50.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You are waiting until your CD4 or viral load numbers get worse to take the medication(s).
No 4 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your substance use gets in the way.
No 3 (75.0%)
Yes 1 (25.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your mental health issues get in the way.
No 3 (75.0%)
Yes 1 (25.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your housing situation gets in the way.
No 2 (50.0%)
Yes 2 (50.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
There are other reasons for never taking HIV medication(s).
No 3 (75.0%)
Yes 1 (25.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)

Motivation

Overall
(N=248)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to start or restart taking HIV medication, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important.
Mean (SD) 8.25 (2.86)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 232 (93.5%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could take HIV medication every day, as prescribed- if you started or restarted today, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 8.44 (2.94)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 232 (93.5%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to significantly increase how often you take your HIV medication, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Mean (SD) 9.71 (0.756)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [8.00, 10.0]
Missing 241 (97.2%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could significantly increase how often you take your HIV medication, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 8.14 (2.27)
Median [Min, Max] 9.00 [5.00, 10.0]
Missing 241 (97.2%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to keep taking HIV medication, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Mean (SD) 9.80 (0.718)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [5.00, 10.0]
Missing 33 (13.3%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could keep taking HIV medication, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 9.61 (1.07)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [3.00, 10.0]
Missing 33 (13.3%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to achieve undetectable HIV viral load, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Mean (SD) 9.95 (0.320)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [8.00, 10.0]
Missing 209 (84.3%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could achieve undetectable HIV viral load, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 9.67 (1.20)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [5.00, 10.0]
Missing 209 (84.3%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to maintain an undetectable HIV viral load, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Mean (SD) 9.93 (0.452)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [5.00, 10.0]
Missing 56 (22.6%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could maintain an undetectable HIV viral load, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 9.69 (0.936)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [2.00, 10.0]
Missing 56 (22.6%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to attend your HIV medical care appointments, as recommended, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Mean (SD) 9.62 (1.29)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could attend your HIV medical care appointments, as recommended, where 1 is not at all confident and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 9.37 (1.37)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [2.00, 10.0]

Life Outcome Expectancies

Hussen, S. A., Harper, G. W., Bauermeister, J. A., Hightow-Weidman, L. B., & Adolescent Medicine Trials Network for HIV/AIDS Interventions. (2015). Psychosocial influences on engagement in care among HIV-positive young black gay/bisexual and other men who have sex with men. AIDS patient care and STDs, 29(2), 77-85.

Overall
(N=248)
How likely is it that you will finish high school?
Not at all 9 (3.6%)
A little 4 (1.6%)
Somewhat 11 (4.4%)
Very 24 (9.7%)
Has already occurred 199 (80.2%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will finish college?
Not at all 27 (10.9%)
A little 22 (8.9%)
Somewhat 56 (22.6%)
Very 85 (34.3%)
Has already occurred 36 (14.5%)
Do not Know 21 (8.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
As an adult, how likely is it that you will be employed for long periods?
Not at all 5 (2.0%)
A little 8 (3.2%)
Somewhat 53 (21.4%)
Very 128 (51.6%)
Has already occurred 32 (12.9%)
Do not Know 22 (8.9%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
As an adult, how likely is it that you will be on welfare/ public assistance for at least a year?
Not at all 38 (15.3%)
A little 44 (17.7%)
Somewhat 52 (21.0%)
Very 56 (22.6%)
Has already occurred 29 (11.7%)
Do not Know 29 (11.7%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
As an adult, how likely is it that you will have the career or job that you want?
Not at all 8 (3.2%)
A little 18 (7.3%)
Somewhat 59 (23.8%)
Very 130 (52.4%)
Has already occurred 19 (7.7%)
Do not Know 14 (5.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will have children?
Not at all 62 (25.0%)
A little 36 (14.5%)
Somewhat 48 (19.4%)
Very 57 (23.0%)
Has already occurred 20 (8.1%)
Do not Know 25 (10.1%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will have a long-term love relationship?
Not at all 16 (6.5%)
A little 23 (9.3%)
Somewhat 53 (21.4%)
Very 83 (33.5%)
Has already occurred 39 (15.7%)
Do not Know 34 (13.7%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will be comfortable financially?
Not at all 7 (2.8%)
A little 21 (8.5%)
Somewhat 76 (30.6%)
Very 120 (48.4%)
Has already occurred 6 (2.4%)
Do not Know 18 (7.3%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will have good family relationships?
Not at all 17 (6.9%)
A little 25 (10.1%)
Somewhat 54 (21.8%)
Very 110 (44.4%)
Has already occurred 28 (11.3%)
Do not Know 13 (5.2%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
How likely is it that you will live to age 70?
Not at all 13 (5.2%)
A little 20 (8.1%)
Somewhat 38 (15.3%)
Very 135 (54.4%)
Has already occurred 0 (0%)
Do not Know 42 (16.9%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will live to age 50?
Not at all 5 (2.0%)
A little 13 (5.2%)
Somewhat 26 (10.5%)
Very 168 (67.7%)
Has already occurred 0 (0%)
Do not Know 18 (7.3%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 18 (7.3%)
How likely is it that you will live to age 30?
Not at all 1 (0.4%)
A little 4 (1.6%)
Somewhat 13 (5.2%)
Very 203 (81.9%)
Has already occurred 0 (0%)
Do not Know 8 (3.2%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 19 (7.7%)

IPV

Goldenberg, T., Jadwin-Cakmak, L., & Harper, G. W. (2018). Intimate partner violence among transgender youth: Associations with intrapersonal and structural factors. Violence and gender, 5(1), 19-25.

Overall
(N=248)
Have you ever been slapped, punched, kicked, beaten up, or otherwise physically or sexually hurt by a partner, boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, or some other intimate partner?
No 127 (51.2%)
Yes 117 (47.2%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.6%)
Have you ever slapped, punched, kicked, beaten up, or otherwise physically or sexually hurt a partner, boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, or some other intimate partner?
No 159 (64.1%)
Yes 85 (34.3%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.6%)
In the past 6 months, have you ever been slapped, punched, kicked, beaten up, or otherwise physically or sexually hurt by a partner, boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, or some other intimate partner?
No 89 (35.9%)
Yes 28 (11.3%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 131 (52.8%)
In the past 6 months, have you ever slapped, punched, kicked, beaten up, or otherwise physically or sexually hurt a partner, boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, or some other intimate partner?
No 68 (27.4%)
Yes 17 (6.9%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 163 (65.7%)

Social Support

Sherbourne, C. D., & Stewart, A. L. (1991). The MOS social support survey. Social science & medicine, 32(6), 705-714.

Overall
(N=248)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to have a good time with?
None of the time 11 (4.4%)
A little of the time 54 (21.8%)
Some of the time 66 (26.6%)
Most of the time 75 (30.2%)
All of the time 35 (14.1%)
Do not Know 5 (2.0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to turn to for suggestions about how to deal with a personal problem?
None of the time 12 (4.8%)
A little of the time 50 (20.2%)
Some of the time 60 (24.2%)
Most of the time 70 (28.2%)
All of the time 51 (20.6%)
Do not Know 3 (1.2%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available who understands your problems?
None of the time 23 (9.3%)
A little of the time 56 (22.6%)
Some of the time 61 (24.6%)
Most of the time 70 (28.2%)
All of the time 34 (13.7%)
Do not Know 2 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to love and make you feel wanted?
None of the time 25 (10.1%)
A little of the time 43 (17.3%)
Some of the time 61 (24.6%)
Most of the time 51 (20.6%)
All of the time 54 (21.8%)
Do not Know 9 (3.6%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.0%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to talk with about difficult medical decisions?
None of the time 26 (10.5%)
A little of the time 55 (22.2%)
Some of the time 52 (21.0%)
Most of the time 58 (23.4%)
All of the time 46 (18.5%)
Do not Know 9 (3.6%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to talk about HIV medications?
None of the time 35 (14.1%)
A little of the time 53 (21.4%)
Some of the time 59 (23.8%)
Most of the time 41 (16.5%)
All of the time 55 (22.2%)
Do not Know 4 (1.6%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to talk about what it's like to live with HIV?
None of the time 42 (16.9%)
A little of the time 63 (25.4%)
Some of the time 46 (18.5%)
Most of the time 38 (15.3%)
All of the time 52 (21.0%)
Do not Know 6 (2.4%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available who will listen with an open mind about health concerns?
None of the time 20 (8.1%)
A little of the time 54 (21.8%)
Some of the time 57 (23.0%)
Most of the time 65 (26.2%)
All of the time 45 (18.1%)
Do not Know 6 (2.4%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available who has been in the same situation as you with respect to health issues?
None of the time 32 (12.9%)
A little of the time 59 (23.8%)
Some of the time 46 (18.5%)
Most of the time 49 (19.8%)
All of the time 50 (20.2%)
Do not Know 10 (4.0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)


Overall
(N=248)
Social Support Total
Mean (SD) 54.9 (24.0)
Median [Min, Max] 53.6 [0, 100]
Missing 3 (1.2%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.9065 0.9068 0.9213 0.5193 9.725 0.008967 2.195 0.9584 0.5163
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_mos1 0.9045 0.9048 0.9159 0.543 9.504 0.009235 0.01397 0.5273
    bl_mos2 0.898 0.8974 0.9076 0.5222 8.745 0.009762 0.01755 0.5185
    bl_mos3 0.8975 0.8972 0.9109 0.5217 8.725 0.009827 0.01859 0.5106
    bl_mos4 0.9014 0.9013 0.9167 0.5331 9.134 0.009526 0.01855 0.536
    bl_mos5 0.8896 0.8901 0.9039 0.5031 8.101 0.01071 0.01768 0.4531
    bl_mos6 0.8939 0.8951 0.9045 0.5161 8.533 0.01027 0.01258 0.5163
    bl_mos7 0.8963 0.897 0.9077 0.5212 8.709 0.01003 0.01312 0.5163
    bl_mos8 0.8861 0.8866 0.9023 0.4943 7.818 0.01104 0.01474 0.4553
    bl_mos9 0.8956 0.8963 0.9117 0.5194 8.646 0.01014 0.01698 0.5163
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_mos1 241 0.6434 0.6597 0.6075 0.5541 2.286 1.105
    bl_mos2 243 0.7329 0.7449 0.7145 0.6557 2.403 1.172
    bl_mos3 244 0.7346 0.7472 0.7098 0.6612 2.148 1.198
    bl_mos4 234 0.6957 0.7003 0.644 0.6084 2.282 1.296
    bl_mos5 237 0.8245 0.8234 0.8066 0.768 2.181 1.291
    bl_mos6 243 0.7826 0.7701 0.7556 0.7103 2.115 1.365
    bl_mos7 241 0.7618 0.7491 0.7264 0.6827 1.979 1.41
    bl_mos8 241 0.8606 0.8599 0.8531 0.8205 2.253 1.231
    bl_mos9 236 0.7626 0.7566 0.7203 0.6884 2.11 1.358
  • response.freq:

      0 1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_mos1 0.04564 0.2241 0.2739 0.3112 0.1452 0.02823
    bl_mos2 0.04938 0.2058 0.2469 0.2881 0.2099 0.02016
    bl_mos3 0.09426 0.2295 0.25 0.2869 0.1393 0.01613
    bl_mos4 0.1068 0.1838 0.2607 0.2179 0.2308 0.05645
    bl_mos5 0.1097 0.2321 0.2194 0.2447 0.1941 0.04435
    bl_mos6 0.144 0.2181 0.2428 0.1687 0.2263 0.02016
    bl_mos7 0.1743 0.2614 0.1909 0.1577 0.2158 0.02823
    bl_mos8 0.08299 0.2241 0.2365 0.2697 0.1867 0.02823
    bl_mos9 0.1356 0.25 0.1949 0.2076 0.2119 0.04839

Everyday Discrimination

Williams, D. R., Yu, Y., Jackson, J. S., & Anderson, N. B. (1997). Racial differences in physical and mental health: Socio-economic status, stress and discrimination. Journal of health psychology, 2(3), 335-351.

Overall
(N=248)
You are treated with less courtesy than other people are.
Never 77 (31.0%)
Less than once a year 29 (11.7%)
A few times a year 57 (23.0%)
A few times a month 36 (14.5%)
At least once a week 15 (6.0%)
Almost everyday 25 (10.1%)
Refuse to Answer 9 (3.6%)
You are treated with less respect than other people are.
Never 72 (29.0%)
Less than once a year 27 (10.9%)
A few times a year 65 (26.2%)
A few times a month 35 (14.1%)
At least once a week 15 (6.0%)
Almost everyday 28 (11.3%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.4%)
You receive poorer service than other people at restaurants or stores.
Never 95 (38.3%)
Less than once a year 53 (21.4%)
A few times a year 42 (16.9%)
A few times a month 26 (10.5%)
At least once a week 14 (5.6%)
Almost everyday 13 (5.2%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.0%)
People act as if they think you are not smart.
Never 67 (27.0%)
Less than once a year 43 (17.3%)
A few times a year 47 (19.0%)
A few times a month 33 (13.3%)
At least once a week 16 (6.5%)
Almost everyday 38 (15.3%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.6%)
People act as if they are afraid of you.
Never 112 (45.2%)
Less than once a year 29 (11.7%)
A few times a year 48 (19.4%)
A few times a month 20 (8.1%)
At least once a week 13 (5.2%)
Almost everyday 17 (6.9%)
Refuse to Answer 9 (3.6%)
People act as if they think you are dishonest.
Never 108 (43.5%)
Less than once a year 40 (16.1%)
A few times a year 42 (16.9%)
A few times a month 18 (7.3%)
At least once a week 10 (4.0%)
Almost everyday 24 (9.7%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.4%)
People act as if they're better than you are.
Never 48 (19.4%)
Less than once a year 32 (12.9%)
A few times a year 58 (23.4%)
A few times a month 32 (12.9%)
At least once a week 23 (9.3%)
Almost everyday 50 (20.2%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.0%)
You are called names or insulted.
Never 69 (27.8%)
Less than once a year 40 (16.1%)
A few times a year 61 (24.6%)
A few times a month 29 (11.7%)
At least once a week 12 (4.8%)
Almost everyday 34 (13.7%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.2%)
You are threatened or harassed.
Never 96 (38.7%)
Less than once a year 52 (21.0%)
A few times a year 51 (20.6%)
A few times a month 15 (6.0%)
At least once a week 9 (3.6%)
Almost everyday 21 (8.5%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.6%)


Overall
(N=248)
Everyday Discrimination Total
Mean (SD) 24.6 (11.1)
Median [Min, Max] 22.0 [9.00, 54.0]
Missing 2 (0.8%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.9002 0.9002 0.9118 0.5006 9.021 0.009526 0.9101 0.4126 0.4748
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_discrim1 0.8874 0.8872 0.8922 0.4957 7.863 0.01078 0.007855 0.4748
    bl_discrim2 0.8805 0.8805 0.8842 0.4795 7.37 0.01146 0.006479 0.4717
    bl_discrim3 0.8882 0.8877 0.8983 0.497 7.905 0.01075 0.01094 0.4748
    bl_discrim4 0.8853 0.8857 0.8963 0.4919 7.745 0.01109 0.01208 0.4606
    bl_discrim5 0.8967 0.8968 0.9069 0.5206 8.689 0.009943 0.01149 0.5123
    bl_discrim6 0.8926 0.8926 0.9005 0.5095 8.311 0.01029 0.01247 0.4731
    bl_discrim7 0.8903 0.8902 0.9026 0.5034 8.11 0.01058 0.0128 0.4748
    bl_discrim8 0.8854 0.8854 0.8958 0.4913 7.725 0.01105 0.01265 0.4531
    bl_discrim9 0.8948 0.8952 0.9049 0.5163 8.54 0.01017 0.01189 0.5123
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_discrim1 239 0.7695 0.7662 0.7559 0.6898 2.824 1.653
    bl_discrim2 242 0.8326 0.8337 0.8389 0.7783 2.909 1.655
    bl_discrim3 243 0.7558 0.7606 0.7311 0.6847 2.383 1.493
    bl_discrim4 244 0.7902 0.7819 0.7542 0.7157 3.008 1.757
    bl_discrim5 239 0.6547 0.6621 0.5987 0.5632 2.347 1.588
    bl_discrim6 242 0.7097 0.7084 0.6638 0.6215 2.397 1.652
    bl_discrim7 243 0.7411 0.7339 0.6877 0.6551 3.412 1.768
    bl_discrim8 245 0.7899 0.7846 0.7554 0.7155 2.906 1.69
    bl_discrim9 244 0.6765 0.68 0.6228 0.5888 2.393 1.553
  • response.freq:

      1 2 3 4 5 6 miss
    bl_discrim1 0.3222 0.1213 0.2385 0.1506 0.06276 0.1046 0.03629
    bl_discrim2 0.2975 0.1116 0.2686 0.1446 0.06198 0.1157 0.02419
    bl_discrim3 0.3909 0.2181 0.1728 0.107 0.05761 0.0535 0.02016
    bl_discrim4 0.2746 0.1762 0.1926 0.1352 0.06557 0.1557 0.01613
    bl_discrim5 0.4686 0.1213 0.2008 0.08368 0.05439 0.07113 0.03629
    bl_discrim6 0.4463 0.1653 0.1736 0.07438 0.04132 0.09917 0.02419
    bl_discrim7 0.1975 0.1317 0.2387 0.1317 0.09465 0.2058 0.02016
    bl_discrim8 0.2816 0.1633 0.249 0.1184 0.04898 0.1388 0.0121
    bl_discrim9 0.3934 0.2131 0.209 0.06148 0.03689 0.08607 0.01613

HIV Stigma

Wright, K., Naar-King, S., Lam, P., Templin, T., & Frey, M. (2007). Stigma scale revised: reliability and validity of a brief measure of stigma for HIV+ youth. Journal of adolescent health, 40(1), 96-98.

Overall
(N=248)
I have been hurt by how people reacted to learning I have HIV.
Strongly Disagree 63 (25.4%)
Disagree 44 (17.7%)
Agree 79 (31.9%)
Strongly Agree 44 (17.7%)
Refuse to Answer 18 (7.3%)
I have stopped socializing with some people because of their reactions of my having HIV.
Strongly Disagree 63 (25.4%)
Disagree 63 (25.4%)
Agree 67 (27.0%)
Strongly Agree 48 (19.4%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (2.8%)
I have lost friends by telling them I have HIV.
Strongly Disagree 76 (30.6%)
Disagree 73 (29.4%)
Agree 57 (23.0%)
Strongly Agree 36 (14.5%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.4%)
I am very careful who I tell that I have HIV.
Strongly Disagree 12 (4.8%)
Disagree 10 (4.0%)
Agree 74 (29.8%)
Strongly Agree 149 (60.1%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.2%)
I worry that people who know I have HIV will tell others.
Strongly Disagree 40 (16.1%)
Disagree 34 (13.7%)
Agree 74 (29.8%)
Strongly Agree 93 (37.5%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (2.8%)
I feel that I am not as good a person as others because I have HIV.
Strongly Disagree 97 (39.1%)
Disagree 44 (17.7%)
Agree 59 (23.8%)
Strongly Agree 42 (16.9%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.4%)
Having HIV makes me feel unclean.
Strongly Disagree 84 (33.9%)
Disagree 60 (24.2%)
Agree 65 (26.2%)
Strongly Agree 32 (12.9%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (2.8%)
Having HIV makes me feel that I'm a bad person.
Strongly Disagree 106 (42.7%)
Disagree 76 (30.6%)
Agree 34 (13.7%)
Strongly Agree 28 (11.3%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.6%)
Most people think that a person with HIV is disgusting.
Strongly Disagree 29 (11.7%)
Disagree 35 (14.1%)
Agree 94 (37.9%)
Strongly Agree 83 (33.5%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (2.8%)
Most people with HIV are rejected when others find out.
Strongly Disagree 15 (6.0%)
Disagree 26 (10.5%)
Agree 110 (44.4%)
Strongly Agree 88 (35.5%)
Refuse to Answer 9 (3.6%)


Overall
(N=248)
HIV Stigma Total
Mean (SD) 25.9 (6.52)
Median [Min, Max] 26.0 [10.0, 40.0]
Missing 1 (0.4%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.8325 0.8302 0.8656 0.3283 4.888 0.01582 2.587 0.6519 0.3192
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_stigma1 0.8164 0.8138 0.8479 0.3269 4.37 0.01736 0.02337 0.3128
    bl_stigma2 0.809 0.8073 0.834 0.3177 4.19 0.01805 0.02095 0.3197
    bl_stigma3 0.8184 0.8168 0.848 0.3313 4.459 0.01724 0.02191 0.3212
    bl_stigma4 0.8357 0.8361 0.8659 0.3618 5.102 0.01586 0.01972 0.328
    bl_stigma5 0.8175 0.813 0.8507 0.3257 4.348 0.01724 0.02829 0.304
    bl_stigma6 0.8109 0.8089 0.8488 0.3199 4.233 0.01804 0.02476 0.2959
    bl_stigma7 0.8139 0.8117 0.8394 0.3239 4.311 0.01757 0.0206 0.3197
    bl_stigma8 0.8161 0.8146 0.8438 0.328 4.393 0.01743 0.02054 0.3212
    bl_stigma9 0.8132 0.8087 0.8469 0.3196 4.228 0.01767 0.02801 0.2959
    bl_stigma10 0.8189 0.8149 0.8517 0.3284 4.401 0.01722 0.02717 0.3197
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_stigma1 230 0.6427 0.6371 0.599 0.5303 2.452 1.088
    bl_stigma2 241 0.7012 0.6898 0.6792 0.6007 2.415 1.081
    bl_stigma3 242 0.6309 0.6118 0.5741 0.5104 2.219 1.049
    bl_stigma4 245 0.4091 0.4373 0.3432 0.2909 3.469 0.7919
    bl_stigma5 241 0.6473 0.6437 0.5851 0.5203 2.913 1.09
    bl_stigma6 242 0.6966 0.677 0.6329 0.5826 2.19 1.144
    bl_stigma7 241 0.6623 0.6544 0.6344 0.5541 2.187 1.058
    bl_stigma8 244 0.6399 0.6307 0.6029 0.5331 1.934 1.016
    bl_stigma9 241 0.6641 0.6786 0.6303 0.5637 2.959 0.9865
    bl_stigma10 239 0.6136 0.6283 0.5698 0.5121 3.134 0.8444
  • response.freq:

      1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_stigma1 0.2739 0.1913 0.3435 0.1913 0.07258
    bl_stigma2 0.2614 0.2614 0.278 0.1992 0.02823
    bl_stigma3 0.314 0.3017 0.2355 0.1488 0.02419
    bl_stigma4 0.04898 0.04082 0.302 0.6082 0.0121
    bl_stigma5 0.166 0.1411 0.3071 0.3859 0.02823
    bl_stigma6 0.4008 0.1818 0.2438 0.1736 0.02419
    bl_stigma7 0.3485 0.249 0.2697 0.1328 0.02823
    bl_stigma8 0.4344 0.3115 0.1393 0.1148 0.01613
    bl_stigma9 0.1203 0.1452 0.39 0.3444 0.02823
    bl_stigma10 0.06276 0.1088 0.4603 0.3682 0.03629

Client Engagement in HIV Care

Yatchmenoff, D. K. (2005). Measuring client engagement from the client’s perspective in nonvoluntary child protective services. Research on social work practice, 15(2), 84-96.

Overall
(N=248)
I am fully invested in making use of the services [bl_hivcare2] is providing me.
Strongly Disagree 15 (6.0%)
Moderately Disagree 7 (2.8%)
Neither 6 (2.4%)
Moderately Agree 48 (19.4%)
Strongly Agree 162 (65.3%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.4%)
Missing 4 (1.6%)
It's really hard for me to work with staff from the [bl_hivcare2].
Strongly Disagree 128 (51.6%)
Moderately Disagree 28 (11.3%)
Neither 36 (14.5%)
Moderately Agree 23 (9.3%)
Strongly Agree 20 (8.1%)
Refuse to Answer 9 (3.6%)
Missing 4 (1.6%)
I think the staff on the [bl_hivcare2] and I truly respect each other.
Strongly Disagree 13 (5.2%)
Moderately Disagree 5 (2.0%)
Neither 8 (3.2%)
Moderately Agree 45 (18.1%)
Strongly Agree 170 (68.5%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.2%)
Missing 4 (1.6%)
I am not just going through the motions. I'm really involved in working with the staff on the [bl_hivcare2].
Strongly Disagree 22 (8.9%)
Moderately Disagree 12 (4.8%)
Neither 35 (14.1%)
Moderately Agree 61 (24.6%)
Strongly Agree 100 (40.3%)
Refuse to Answer 14 (5.6%)
Missing 4 (1.6%)
The [bl_hivcare2] staff and I fully agree about what is best for me.
Strongly Disagree 9 (3.6%)
Moderately Disagree 14 (5.6%)
Neither 14 (5.6%)
Moderately Agree 54 (21.8%)
Strongly Agree 145 (58.5%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (3.2%)
Missing 4 (1.6%)
What the [bl_hivcare2] staff want me to do is truly the same as what I want.
Strongly Disagree 12 (4.8%)
Moderately Disagree 11 (4.4%)
Neither 17 (6.9%)
Moderately Agree 54 (21.8%)
Strongly Agree 139 (56.0%)
Refuse to Answer 11 (4.4%)
Missing 4 (1.6%)
The [bl_hivcare2] staff really don't understand where I'm coming from.
Strongly Disagree 113 (45.6%)
Moderately Disagree 37 (14.9%)
Neither 32 (12.9%)
Moderately Agree 24 (9.7%)
Strongly Agree 29 (11.7%)
Refuse to Answer 9 (3.6%)
Missing 4 (1.6%)
The [bl_hivcare2] are truly helping me take care of some problems in my life.
Strongly Disagree 11 (4.4%)
Moderately Disagree 9 (3.6%)
Neither 24 (9.7%)
Moderately Agree 67 (27.0%)
Strongly Agree 125 (50.4%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (3.2%)
Missing 4 (1.6%)

HIV Care Satisfaction

Overall
(N=248)
Overall, you think that the services there are:
Poor 13 (5.2%)
Fair 20 (8.1%)
Good 61 (24.6%)
Very Good 57 (23.0%)
Excellent 90 (36.3%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.2%)
Missing 4 (1.6%)
The information that you have received there has been:
Poor 9 (3.6%)
Fair 23 (9.3%)
Good 58 (23.4%)
Very Good 59 (23.8%)
Excellent 92 (37.1%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.2%)
Missing 4 (1.6%)

Trust in Provider

Anderson, L. A., & Dedrick, R. F. (1990). Development of the Trust in Physician scale: a measure to assess interpersonal trust in patient-physician relationships. Psychological reports, 67(3_suppl), 1091-1100.

Overall
(N=248)
I doubt that my health care provider really cares about me as a person.
Strongly Disagree 95 (38.3%)
Disagree 53 (21.4%)
Neutral 42 (16.9%)
Agree 17 (6.9%)
Strongly Agree 17 (6.9%)
Do not Know 16 (6.5%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.4%)
Not Applicable 2 (0.8%)
My health care provider is usually considerate of my needs and puts them first.
Strongly Disagree 10 (4.0%)
Disagree 13 (5.2%)
Neutral 42 (16.9%)
Agree 66 (26.6%)
Strongly Agree 98 (39.5%)
Do not Know 11 (4.4%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (2.8%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.4%)
I trust my health care provider so much that I always try to follow his or her advice.
Strongly Disagree 9 (3.6%)
Disagree 12 (4.8%)
Neutral 40 (16.1%)
Agree 64 (25.8%)
Strongly Agree 107 (43.1%)
Do not Know 8 (3.2%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (2.8%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.4%)
If my health care provider tells me something is so, then it must be true.
Strongly Disagree 10 (4.0%)
Disagree 16 (6.5%)
Neutral 60 (24.2%)
Agree 85 (34.3%)
Strongly Agree 64 (25.8%)
Do not Know 6 (2.4%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.4%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.4%)
I sometimes distrust my health care provider's opinion and would like a second one.
Strongly Disagree 79 (31.9%)
Disagree 51 (20.6%)
Neutral 43 (17.3%)
Agree 41 (16.5%)
Strongly Agree 14 (5.6%)
Do not Know 10 (4.0%)
Refuse to Answer 9 (3.6%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.4%)
I trust my health care provider's judgement about my medical care.
Strongly Disagree 9 (3.6%)
Disagree 13 (5.2%)
Neutral 47 (19.0%)
Agree 78 (31.5%)
Strongly Agree 83 (33.5%)
Do not Know 6 (2.4%)
Refuse to Answer 11 (4.4%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.4%)
I feel my health care provider does not do everything he or she should for my medical care.
Strongly Disagree 81 (32.7%)
Disagree 65 (26.2%)
Neutral 32 (12.9%)
Agree 29 (11.7%)
Strongly Agree 20 (8.1%)
Do not Know 11 (4.4%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (3.2%)
Not Applicable 2 (0.8%)
I trust my health care provider to put my medical needs above all other considerations when treating my medical problems.
Strongly Disagree 11 (4.4%)
Disagree 11 (4.4%)
Neutral 45 (18.1%)
Agree 83 (33.5%)
Strongly Agree 72 (29.0%)
Do not Know 12 (4.8%)
Refuse to Answer 13 (5.2%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.4%)
My health care provider is a real expert in taking care of medical problems like mine.
Strongly Disagree 7 (2.8%)
Disagree 6 (2.4%)
Neutral 34 (13.7%)
Agree 93 (37.5%)
Strongly Agree 86 (34.7%)
Do not Know 9 (3.6%)
Refuse to Answer 12 (4.8%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.4%)
I trust my health care provider to tell me if a mistake was made about my treatment.
Strongly Disagree 9 (3.6%)
Disagree 9 (3.6%)
Neutral 35 (14.1%)
Agree 94 (37.9%)
Strongly Agree 82 (33.1%)
Do not Know 9 (3.6%)
Refuse to Answer 9 (3.6%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.4%)
I sometimes worry that my health care provider may not keep the information we discuss totally private.
Strongly Disagree 100 (40.3%)
Disagree 52 (21.0%)
Neutral 32 (12.9%)
Agree 22 (8.9%)
Strongly Agree 14 (5.6%)
Do not Know 15 (6.0%)
Refuse to Answer 11 (4.4%)
Not Applicable 2 (0.8%)


Overall
(N=248)
Trust in Provider Total (0-44)
Mean (SD) 31.5 (8.61)
Median [Min, Max] 32.0 [0, 44.0]
Missing 7 (2.8%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.8853 0.8925 0.9073 0.4301 8.3 0.01101 2.866 0.783 0.3947
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_trust1 0.8857 0.8931 0.9062 0.455 8.35 0.01105 0.02619 0.4471
    bl_trust2 0.8682 0.8763 0.8906 0.4146 7.082 0.01272 0.02434 0.3907
    bl_trust3 0.8724 0.8804 0.8944 0.4239 7.358 0.01232 0.02445 0.3715
    bl_trust4 0.8709 0.8786 0.8935 0.4199 7.239 0.01246 0.02416 0.3715
    bl_trust5 0.8784 0.8869 0.8996 0.4394 7.839 0.01174 0.02914 0.41
    bl_trust6 0.8667 0.8741 0.8901 0.4098 6.945 0.01285 0.02207 0.3715
    bl_trust7 0.8835 0.8913 0.901 0.4505 8.199 0.01119 0.02621 0.41
    bl_trust8 0.873 0.8806 0.897 0.4246 7.378 0.01226 0.02495 0.3907
    bl_trust9 0.8705 0.877 0.8916 0.4162 7.129 0.01248 0.02315 0.3715
    bl_trust10 0.8694 0.8763 0.8912 0.4147 7.085 0.01258 0.02242 0.3715
    bl_trust11 0.8882 0.8957 0.9076 0.462 8.586 0.01081 0.02345 0.4471
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_trust1 224 0.571 0.5469 0.4773 0.4517 2.857 1.259
    bl_trust2 229 0.7699 0.7854 0.772 0.7144 3 1.112
    bl_trust3 232 0.7123 0.7305 0.7061 0.6485 3.069 1.091
    bl_trust4 235 0.7392 0.7539 0.7337 0.6768 2.753 1.062
    bl_trust5 228 0.6593 0.6389 0.5914 0.5618 2.614 1.29
    bl_trust6 230 0.8038 0.8133 0.807 0.7451 2.926 1.069
    bl_trust7 227 0.6143 0.5735 0.5218 0.4926 2.696 1.31
    bl_trust8 222 0.6978 0.7266 0.6954 0.6402 2.874 1.077
    bl_trust9 226 0.7705 0.7759 0.7626 0.7013 3.084 0.9555
    bl_trust10 229 0.7671 0.7847 0.7739 0.7095 3.009 1.013
    bl_trust11 220 0.5366 0.5062 0.4323 0.4125 2.918 1.254
  • response.freq:

      0 1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_trust1 0.07589 0.07589 0.1875 0.2366 0.4241 0.09677
    bl_trust2 0.04367 0.05677 0.1834 0.2882 0.4279 0.07661
    bl_trust3 0.03879 0.05172 0.1724 0.2759 0.4612 0.06452
    bl_trust4 0.04255 0.06809 0.2553 0.3617 0.2723 0.05242
    bl_trust5 0.0614 0.1798 0.1886 0.2237 0.3465 0.08065
    bl_trust6 0.03913 0.05652 0.2043 0.3391 0.3609 0.07258
    bl_trust7 0.08811 0.1278 0.141 0.2863 0.3568 0.08468
    bl_trust8 0.04955 0.04955 0.2027 0.3739 0.3243 0.1048
    bl_trust9 0.03097 0.02655 0.1504 0.4115 0.3805 0.08871
    bl_trust10 0.0393 0.0393 0.1528 0.4105 0.3581 0.07661
    bl_trust11 0.06364 0.1 0.1455 0.2364 0.4545 0.1129

ART Outcome Expectancies

Erlen, J. A., Cha, E. S., Kim, K. H., Caruthers, D., & Sereika, S. M. (2010). The HIV Medication Taking Self‐efficacy Scale: Psychometric evaluation. Journal of advanced nursing, 66(11), 2560-2572.

Overall
(N=248)
How confident are you that HIV medication will improve your health?
Mean (SD) 9.18 (1.80)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 21 (8.5%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will improve your quality of life?
Mean (SD) 9.07 (1.89)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 25 (10.1%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will allow you to live a long life?
Mean (SD) 9.11 (1.92)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 25 (10.1%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will enable you to lead a life that is normal or close to normal?
Mean (SD) 9.08 (1.94)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 22 (8.9%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will decrease your chances of developing HIV-related symptoms?
Mean (SD) 9.03 (2.01)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 26 (10.5%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will decrease your HIV viral load?
Mean (SD) 9.43 (1.60)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 28 (11.3%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will prevent you from needing to be hospitalized?
Mean (SD) 9.14 (1.97)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 31 (12.5%)


Overall
(N=248)
Overall ART Outcome Expectancy (1-10)
Mean (SD) 9.14 (1.65)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 18 (7.3%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.9417 0.9425 0.9427 0.7009 16.4 0.005635 9.14 1.646 0.6808
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_artoutcome1a 0.9331 0.9342 0.9316 0.7028 14.19 0.006559 0.004403 0.6808
    bl_q2bl_artoutcome1b 0.9297 0.9308 0.928 0.6916 13.46 0.006885 0.00399 0.6806
    bl_artoutcome1c 0.9276 0.9291 0.9227 0.686 13.11 0.007094 0.002802 0.6756
    bl_artoutcome1d 0.9303 0.9316 0.9295 0.6941 13.61 0.006848 0.004743 0.6806
    bl_artoutcome1e 0.9316 0.9325 0.9265 0.6972 13.82 0.006687 0.003545 0.6806
    bl_artoutcome1f 0.9352 0.9356 0.9327 0.7079 14.54 0.00644 0.005375 0.7139
    bl_artoutcome1g 0.9405 0.941 0.9386 0.7265 15.94 0.005765 0.002927 0.7164
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_artoutcome1a 227 0.8526 0.8575 0.8294 0.8023 9.181 1.802
    bl_q2bl_artoutcome1b 223 0.9043 0.8853 0.8673 0.8398 9.072 1.885
    bl_artoutcome1c 223 0.9108 0.8993 0.8925 0.8617 9.108 1.921
    bl_artoutcome1d 226 0.8723 0.8792 0.8581 0.8324 9.08 1.944
    bl_artoutcome1e 222 0.8801 0.8714 0.8555 0.8197 9.032 2.01
    bl_artoutcome1f 220 0.8546 0.845 0.8106 0.7868 9.427 1.605
    bl_artoutcome1g 217 0.8097 0.7986 0.7474 0.7222 9.143 1.968

ART Self-Efficacy

Erlen, J. A., Cha, E. S., Kim, K. H., Caruthers, D., & Sereika, S. M. (2010). The HIV Medication Taking Self‐efficacy Scale: Psychometric evaluation. Journal of advanced nursing, 66(11), 2560-2572.

Overall
(N=248)
How confident are you that you can take your HIV medication the same time each day?
Mean (SD) 8.11 (2.33)
Median [Min, Max] 9.00 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 3 (1.2%)
How confident are you that you can take the correct dose of your HIV medication each day?
Mean (SD) 9.30 (1.51)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 2 (0.8%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication at school?
Mean (SD) 8.92 (2.06)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 22 (8.9%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication at work?
Mean (SD) 8.94 (2.04)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 12 (4.8%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication on a weekday?
Mean (SD) 9.07 (1.83)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 6 (2.4%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication on a weekend?
Mean (SD) 8.94 (1.88)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 5 (2.0%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you are with friends?
Mean (SD) 8.29 (2.76)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 6 (2.4%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication at a social outing such as a party?
Mean (SD) 7.77 (3.11)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 5 (2.0%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you are not home?
Mean (SD) 8.14 (2.75)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 3 (1.2%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you feel well?
Mean (SD) 9.24 (1.70)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 4 (1.6%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you feel sick?
Mean (SD) 8.53 (2.45)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 7 (2.8%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you have side effects from your medications?
Mean (SD) 7.96 (2.67)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 16 (6.5%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you have been drinking alcohol or using substances?
Mean (SD) 7.56 (3.14)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 17 (6.9%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you feel unhappy or depressed?
Mean (SD) 8.39 (2.56)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 10 (4.0%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you feel happy?
Mean (SD) 9.34 (1.67)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 8 (3.2%)
Overall Self-Efficacy for ART (1-10)
Mean (SD) 8.55 (1.80)
Median [Min, Max] 9.20 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 1 (0.4%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.948 0.9547 0.9652 0.5841 21.06 0.004643 8.553 1.803 0.5826
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_artadh1 0.9466 0.9539 0.965 0.5964 20.69 0.00477 0.01074 0.5932
    bl_artadh2 0.9461 0.9523 0.9632 0.588 19.98 0.004869 0.01089 0.5838
    bl_artadh3 0.9428 0.9499 0.9607 0.5752 18.96 0.005095 0.01041 0.5665
    bl_artadh4 0.9422 0.9493 0.9603 0.572 18.71 0.005158 0.01011 0.5665
    bl_artadh5 0.9444 0.951 0.9618 0.5812 19.43 0.004962 0.01093 0.5788
    bl_artadh6 0.9428 0.9494 0.9606 0.5727 18.76 0.005092 0.01026 0.5706
    bl_artadh7 0.9447 0.9524 0.9604 0.5885 20.02 0.004955 0.01049 0.5889
    bl_artadh8 0.945 0.9521 0.9593 0.587 19.89 0.004955 0.01058 0.5838
    bl_artadh9 0.9413 0.9496 0.9607 0.5739 18.85 0.005316 0.01093 0.5693
    bl_artadh10 0.9451 0.9517 0.9614 0.5847 19.71 0.004921 0.01108 0.5788
    bl_artadh11 0.9436 0.9514 0.9623 0.583 19.57 0.005052 0.01187 0.5838
    bl_artadh12 0.946 0.9534 0.9638 0.5936 20.45 0.004828 0.01117 0.589
    bl_artadh13 0.9488 0.9546 0.9647 0.6003 21.03 0.004565 0.009885 0.5932
    bl_artadh14 0.9429 0.9507 0.9624 0.5792 19.27 0.005119 0.01191 0.5661
    bl_artadh15 0.9454 0.9519 0.9614 0.5855 19.77 0.0049 0.01089 0.5826
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_artadh1 245 0.697 0.6863 0.6519 0.6305 8.106 2.329
    bl_artadh2 246 0.7279 0.7518 0.7313 0.6933 9.297 1.514
    bl_artadh3 226 0.8329 0.851 0.8466 0.8112 8.916 2.061
    bl_artadh4 236 0.8702 0.8759 0.8745 0.8446 8.936 2.036
    bl_artadh5 242 0.7771 0.8046 0.7932 0.7519 9.066 1.83
    bl_artadh6 243 0.8642 0.8707 0.8672 0.8297 8.938 1.883
    bl_artadh7 242 0.771 0.7478 0.7415 0.726 8.289 2.761
    bl_artadh8 243 0.7871 0.7598 0.7566 0.7392 7.765 3.105
    bl_artadh9 245 0.869 0.8612 0.8569 0.8467 8.143 2.754
    bl_artadh10 244 0.7622 0.7772 0.7653 0.7243 9.238 1.705
    bl_artadh11 241 0.803 0.7908 0.7737 0.76 8.527 2.448
    bl_artadh12 232 0.7246 0.7081 0.6807 0.6708 7.957 2.666
    bl_artadh13 231 0.6723 0.656 0.6234 0.6151 7.558 3.137
    bl_artadh14 238 0.8206 0.8202 0.8046 0.7872 8.395 2.561
    bl_artadh15 240 0.7528 0.7712 0.7593 0.714 9.342 1.669

ACES

Finkelhor, D., Shattuck, A., Turner, H., & Hamby, S. (2015). A revised inventory of adverse childhood experiences. Child abuse & neglect, 48, 13-21.

Overall
(N=248)
Did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often swear at you, insult you, put you down, or humiliate you?
No 85 (34.3%)
Yes 160 (64.5%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.2%)
Did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often act in a way that made you afraid that you might be physically hurt?
No 105 (42.3%)
Yes 139 (56.0%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.6%)
Did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often push, grab, slap, or throw something at you?
No 118 (47.6%)
Yes 123 (49.6%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (2.8%)
Did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often ever hit you so hard that you had marks or were injured?
No 124 (50.0%)
Yes 120 (48.4%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.6%)
Did an adult or person at least 5 years older than you ever touch or fondle you or have you touch their body in a sexual way?
No 124 (50.0%)
Yes 117 (47.2%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (2.8%)
Did an adult or person at least 5 years or older than you ever attempt, or actually have oral, anal, or vaginal intercourse with you?
No 125 (50.4%)
Yes 117 (47.2%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.4%)
Did you often or very often feel that no one in your family loved you or thought you were important or special?
No 98 (39.5%)
Yes 145 (58.5%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.0%)
Did you often or very often feel that your family didn't look out for each other, feel close to each other, or support each other?
No 92 (37.1%)
Yes 151 (60.9%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.0%)
Did you often or very often feel that you didn't have enough to eat, had to wear dirty clothes, and had no one to protect you?
No 165 (66.5%)
Yes 80 (32.3%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.2%)
Did you often or very often feel that your parents were too drunk or high to take care of you or take you to the doctor if you needed it?
No 198 (79.8%)
Yes 47 (19.0%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.2%)
Was a biological parent ever lost to you through divorce, abandonment, or other reason?
No 116 (46.8%)
Yes 131 (52.8%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Was your mother or stepmother often or very often pushed, grabbed, slapped or had something thrown at her?
No 175 (70.6%)
Yes 70 (28.2%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.2%)
Was your mother or stepmother sometimes, often or very often kicked, bitten, hit with a fist, or hit with something hard?
No 183 (73.8%)
Yes 62 (25.0%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.2%)
Was your mother or stepmother ever repeatedly hit over at least a few minutes or threatened with a gun or a knife?
No 198 (79.8%)
Yes 47 (19.0%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.2%)
Did you live with anyone who was a problem drinker or alcoholic, or who used street drugs?
No 130 (52.4%)
Yes 117 (47.2%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Was a household member depressed or mentally ill, or did a household member attempt suicide?
No 158 (63.7%)
Yes 87 (35.1%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.2%)
Did a household member go to prison?
No 166 (66.9%)
Yes 81 (32.7%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Did other kids, including brothers or sisters, often or very often hit you, threaten you, pick on you or insult you?
No 149 (60.1%)
Yes 97 (39.1%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Did you often or very often feel lonely, rejected or that nobody liked you?
No 75 (30.2%)
Yes 170 (68.5%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.2%)
Did you live for 2 or more years in a neighborhood that was dangerous, or where you saw people being assaulted?
No 83 (33.5%)
Yes 163 (65.7%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Was there a period of 2 or more years when your family was very poor or on public assistance?
No 118 (47.6%)
Yes 128 (51.6%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Number of Yes Responses to ACES Items (0-21)
Mean (SD) 9.48 (5.45)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [0, 21.0]

Social Network Members

  • n=15 enrolled participants without responses to social network items at baseline
  • n=7 withdrawn participants excluded

Participant Summaries

Overall
(N=233)
Number of people listed
1 14 (6.0%)
2 25 (10.7%)
3 36 (15.5%)
4 28 (12.0%)
5 130 (55.8%)
Any Network Members Diagnosed with HIV
Yes 114 (48.9%)
No 119 (51.1%)
Any Network Members with Criminal Justice System Involvement
Yes 83 (35.6%)
No 150 (64.4%)
Any Network Members with Illicit/Unprescribed Drug Use
Yes 142 (60.9%)
No 91 (39.1%)
Any Network Members in School
Yes 115 (49.4%)
No 118 (50.6%)
Any Network Members Working a Job on the Books
Yes 192 (82.4%)
No 41 (17.6%)
Any Network Members Who Are Romantic or Sex Partner
Yes 71 (30.5%)
No 162 (69.5%)

Network Member Summaries

Overall
(N=934)
How old?
Mean (SD) 32.6 (12.7)
Median [Min, Max] 28.0 [2.00, 92.0]
Man, male (cis-gender)
Checked 385 (41.2%)
Unchecked 549 (58.8%)
Woman, female (cis-gender)
Checked 441 (47.2%)
Unchecked 493 (52.8%)
Non-cis-gender
Checked 101 (10.8%)
Unchecked 833 (89.2%)
Latino or Hispanic?
Yes 477 (51.1%)
No 451 (48.3%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Don't Know 6 (0.6%)
Black or African American
Checked 496 (53.1%)
Unchecked 438 (46.9%)
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Checked 22 (2.4%)
Unchecked 912 (97.6%)
Asian
Checked 8 (0.9%)
Unchecked 926 (99.1%)
White
Checked 166 (17.8%)
Unchecked 768 (82.2%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Checked 3 (0.3%)
Unchecked 931 (99.7%)
Relationship to you?
Friend 471 (50.4%)
Family member (i.e., chosen family, family by blood or by marriage) 359 (38.4%)
Romantic partner (i.e., spouse, current or ex-romantic partner) 60 (6.4%)
Other (i.e., co-worker, neighbor, housemate, minister, teacher, doctor, or counselor). 29 (3.1%)
Sexual partner (non-romantic sex partner) 15 (1.6%)
Sexual orientation?
Straight or heterosexual 450 (48.2%)
Gay 300 (32.1%)
Bisexual 96 (10.3%)
Don't Know 37 (4.0%)
Lesbian 30 (3.2%)
Other 21 (2.2%)
HIV status
Not diagnosed with HIV 655 (70.1%)
Diagnosed with HIV 178 (19.1%)
Don't Know 100 (10.7%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.1%)
Takes HIV medications most of the time?
Yes 160 (17.1%)
No 6 (0.6%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Don't Know 12 (1.3%)
Missing 756 (80.9%)
Currently attending school or a training program?
Yes 181 (19.4%)
No 725 (77.6%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Don't Know 28 (3.0%)
Currently working at a job that is on-the-books?
Yes 512 (54.8%)
No 386 (41.3%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Don't Know 36 (3.9%)
Years known (<1 = 0)?
Mean (SD) 11.7 (9.77)
Median [Min, Max] 8.00 [0, 28.0]
How often seen?
Daily 244 (26.1%)
Weekly 203 (21.7%)
Monthly 124 (13.3%)
Occasionally 318 (34.0%)
Refuse to answer 26 (2.8%)
Don't Know 19 (2.0%)

STI

Lifetime

Overall
(N=248)
Chlamydia
No 128 (51.6%)
Yes 112 (45.2%)
Do not Know 2 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.4%)
Genital warts, anal warts, human papillomavirus (HPV)
No 194 (78.2%)
Yes 42 (16.9%)
Do not Know 6 (2.4%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.4%)
Gonorrhea
No 121 (48.8%)
Yes 119 (48.0%)
Do not Know 4 (1.6%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.6%)
Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
No 221 (89.1%)
Yes 14 (5.6%)
Do not Know 7 (2.8%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.4%)
Hepatitis C virus (HCV)
No 224 (90.3%)
Yes 11 (4.4%)
Do not Know 8 (3.2%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.0%)
Herpes, HSV1 or HSV2
No 215 (86.7%)
Yes 27 (10.9%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.0%)
Syphilis
No 100 (40.3%)
Yes 137 (55.2%)
Do not Know 7 (2.8%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.6%)
Urethritis
No 230 (92.7%)
Yes 8 (3.2%)
Do not Know 5 (2.0%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.0%)
Other
No 229 (92.3%)
Yes 4 (1.6%)
Do not Know 6 (2.4%)
Refuse to Answer 9 (3.6%)

Past Year

Overall
(N=248)
1. Chlamydia
No 187 (75.4%)
Yes 50 (20.2%)
Do not Know 2 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 8 (3.2%)
2. Genital warts, anal warts, human papillomavirus (HPV)
No 216 (87.1%)
Yes 17 (6.9%)
Do not Know 3 (1.2%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 12 (4.8%)
3. Gonorrhea
No 177 (71.4%)
Yes 58 (23.4%)
Do not Know 4 (1.6%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 8 (3.2%)
4. Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
No 227 (91.5%)
Yes 6 (2.4%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 13 (5.2%)
5. Hepatitis C virus (HCV)
No 227 (91.5%)
Yes 7 (2.8%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 13 (5.2%)
6. Herpes, HSV1 or HSV2
No 231 (93.1%)
Yes 9 (3.6%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 6 (2.4%)
7. Syphilis
No 155 (62.5%)
Yes 75 (30.2%)
Do not Know 6 (2.4%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 11 (4.4%)
8. Urethritis
No 234 (94.4%)
Yes 3 (1.2%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 10 (4.0%)
[bl_sti1_oth]
No 229 (92.3%)
Yes 4 (1.6%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 15 (6.0%)

WHO Assist

  • WHO ASSIST Working Group (2002). The Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST): development, reliability and feasibility. Addiction, 97 (9): 1183-1194.

  • Humeniuk RE, Ali RA, Babor TF, Farrell M, Formigoni ML, Jittiwutikarn J, Boerngen de Larcerda R, Ling W, Marsden J, Monteiro M, Nhiwhatiwa S, Pal H, Poznyak V & Simon S (2008). Validation of the Alcohol Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST). Addiction 103(6): 1039-1047.

  • Humeniuk RE, Henry-Edwards S, Ali RL, Poznyak V and Monteiro M (2010). The Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST): manual for use in primary care. Geneva, World Health Organization.

Lifetime Use

Overall
(N=248)
Tobacco products (cigarettes, chewing tobacco, cigars, etc.)
No 111 (44.8%)
Yes 135 (54.4%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, spirits, etc.)
No 46 (18.5%)
Yes 199 (80.2%)
Do not Know 2 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Cannabis (marijuana, pot, grass, hash, etc.)
No 73 (29.4%)
Yes 171 (69.0%)
Do not Know 3 (1.2%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Cocaine (coke, crack, etc.)
No 180 (72.6%)
Yes 63 (25.4%)
Do not Know 4 (1.6%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Prescription stimulants (Ritalin, Concerta, Dexedrine, Adderall, diet pills, etc.)
No 204 (82.3%)
Yes 41 (16.5%)
Do not Know 2 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Methamphetamine (speed, crystal meth, ice, etc.)
No 188 (75.8%)
Yes 58 (23.4%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Inhalants (poppers, nitrous, glue, gas, paint thinner, etc.)
No 146 (58.9%)
Yes 95 (38.3%)
Do not Know 4 (1.6%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.2%)
Sedatives or sleeping pills (Valium, Ativan, Xanax, Klonopin, Librium, Rohypnol, GHB, etc.)
No 199 (80.2%)
Yes 46 (18.5%)
Do not Know 2 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Hallucinogens (Ecstasy, LSD, acid, mushrooms, PCP, Special K, etc.)
No 174 (70.2%)
Yes 71 (28.6%)
Do not Know 2 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Prescription Opioids (morphine, codeine, fentanyl, oxycodone [OxyContin, Percocet], hydrocodone [Vicodin], methadone, buprenorphine [Suboxone], etc.)
No 214 (86.3%)
Yes 29 (11.7%)
Do not Know 4 (1.6%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Street opioids (heroin, opium, etc.)
No 243 (98.0%)
Yes 2 (0.8%)
Do not Know 2 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Have you used any other drug or substance over your lifetime?
No 234 (94.4%)
Yes 7 (2.8%)
Do not Know 3 (1.2%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.6%)

Frequency of Use in the Past Three Months

Use_P3M
Never: not used in the last 3 months Once or Twice: 1 to 2 times in the past 3 months Monthly: Average of 1 to 3 times per month over the last 3 months Weekly: 1 to 4 times per week Daily or almost daily: 5 to 7 days per week Unknown
Substance
    Alcohol 73 (29%) 78 (31%) 63 (25%) 30 (12%) 10 (3.9%) 1 (0.4%)
    Cannabis 93 (36%) 37 (15%) 18 (7.1%) 26 (10%) 80 (31%) 1 (0.4%)
    Cocaine 227 (89%) 16 (6.3%) 10 (3.9%) 1 (0.4%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.4%)
    Hallucinogens 229 (90%) 16 (6.3%) 9 (3.5%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.4%)
    Inhalants 176 (69%) 33 (13%) 22 (8.6%) 20 (7.8%) 3 (1.2%) 1 (0.4%)
    Methamphetamine 213 (84%) 17 (6.7%) 6 (2.4%) 9 (3.5%) 9 (3.5%) 1 (0.4%)
    Other Drugs 252 (99%) 2 (0.8%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.4%)
    Prescription Opioids 246 (96%) 6 (2.4%) 1 (0.4%) 1 (0.4%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.4%)
    Prescription Stimulants 240 (94%) 6 (2.4%) 4 (1.6%) 1 (0.4%) 3 (1.2%) 1 (0.4%)
    Sedatives 229 (90%) 12 (4.7%) 7 (2.7%) 3 (1.2%) 3 (1.2%) 1 (0.4%)
    Street Opioids 254 (100%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.4%)
    Tobacco 141 (55%) 30 (12%) 8 (3.1%) 27 (11%) 48 (19%) 1 (0.4%)

Risk Categories

Overall
(N=255)
Tobacco products (cigarettes, chewing tobacco, cigars, etc.)
Lower Risk 146 (57.3%)
Moderate Risk 98 (38.4%)
High Risk 11 (4.3%)
Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, spirits, etc.)
Lower Risk 160 (62.7%)
Moderate Risk 87 (34.1%)
High Risk 8 (3.1%)
Marijuana (cannabis, pot, grass, hash, etc.)
Lower Risk 99 (38.8%)
Moderate Risk 133 (52.2%)
High Risk 23 (9.0%)
Cocaine (coke, crack, etc.)
Lower Risk 233 (91.4%)
Moderate Risk 19 (7.5%)
High Risk 3 (1.2%)
Prescription stimulants (Ritalin, Concerta, Dexedrine, Adderall, diet pills, etc.)
Lower Risk 244 (95.7%)
Moderate Risk 10 (3.9%)
High Risk 1 (0.4%)
Methamphetamine (speed, crystal meth, ice, etc.)
Lower Risk 216 (84.7%)
Moderate Risk 24 (9.4%)
High Risk 15 (5.9%)
Inhalants (poppers, nitrous, glue, gas, paint thinner, etc.)
Lower Risk 190 (74.5%)
Moderate Risk 62 (24.3%)
High Risk 3 (1.2%)
Sedatives or Sleeping Pills (Valium, Ativan, Xanax, Klonopin, Librium, Rophynol, GHB, etc.)
Lower Risk 237 (92.9%)
Moderate Risk 16 (6.3%)
High Risk 2 (0.8%)
Hallucinogens (Ecstasy, LSD, acid, mushrooms, PCP, Special K, etc.)
Lower Risk 237 (92.9%)
Moderate Risk 18 (7.1%)
High Risk 0 (0%)
Prescription opioids (morphine, codeine, fentanyl, oxycodone [Oxycontin, Percocet], hydrocodone [Vicodin], methadone, buprenorphine [Suboxone], etc.)
Lower Risk 251 (98.4%)
Moderate Risk 2 (0.8%)
High Risk 2 (0.8%)
Street opioids (heroin, opium, etc.)
Lower Risk 255 (100%)
Moderate Risk 0 (0%)
High Risk 0 (0%)
Other Drugs
Lower Risk 254 (99.6%)
Moderate Risk 1 (0.4%)
High Risk 0 (0%)

Risk Scores

Overall
(N=255)
Tobacco products (cigarettes, chewing tobacco, cigars, etc.)
Mean (SD) 7.33 (9.43)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 31.0]
Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, spirits, etc.)
Mean (SD) 8.56 (8.53)
Median [Min, Max] 7.00 [0, 35.0]
Marijuana (cannabis, pot, grass, hash, etc.)
Mean (SD) 10.5 (10.6)
Median [Min, Max] 9.00 [0, 39.0]
Cocaine (coke, crack, etc.)
Mean (SD) 1.29 (4.72)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 31.0]
Prescription stimulants (Ritalin, Concerta, Dexedrine, Adderall, diet pills, etc.)
Mean (SD) 0.616 (3.14)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 29.0]
Methamphetamine (speed, crystal meth, ice, etc.)
Mean (SD) 3.35 (8.60)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 39.0]
Inhalants (poppers, nitrous, glue, gas, paint thinner, etc.)
Mean (SD) 3.51 (6.90)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 37.0]
Sedatives or Sleeping Pills (Valium, Ativan, Xanax, Klonopin, Librium, Rophynol, GHB, etc.)
Mean (SD) 0.992 (3.97)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 33.0]
Hallucinogens (Ecstasy, LSD, acid, mushrooms, PCP, Special K, etc.)
Mean (SD) 0.784 (2.88)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 23.0]
Prescription opioids (morphine, codeine, fentanyl, oxycodone [Oxycontin, Percocet], hydrocodone [Vicodin], methadone, buprenorphine [Suboxone], etc.)
Mean (SD) 0.318 (2.59)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 28.0]
Street opioids (heroin, opium, etc.)
Mean (SD) 0 (0)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 0]
Other Drugs
Mean (SD) 0.0275 (0.337)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 5.00]

PrEP

Overall
(N=248)
Before today, have you ever heard of people regularly taking anti-HIV medicines BEFORE a sexual or drug use exposure, to reduce the risk of getting HIV?
No 44 (17.7%)
Yes 188 (75.8%)
Do not Know 14 (5.6%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Before your HIV diagnosis, did you ever take PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) BEFORE a sexual or drug use exposure, to reduce the risk of getting HIV?
No 203 (81.9%)
Yes 39 (15.7%)
Do not Know 4 (1.6%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)

Substance Use and Mental Health Treatment

Substance Use

Lifetime

Overall
(N=248)
detoxification or "detox" for alcohol and/or drugs?
No 214 (86.3%)
Yes 31 (12.5%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
residential (inpatient) alcohol and/or drug treatment?
No 228 (91.9%)
Yes 18 (7.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
outpatient alcohol and/or drug treatment, such as meeting with a counselor in a clinic?
No 225 (90.7%)
Yes 19 (7.7%)
Do not Know 2 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
12 step or self-help meetings like AA or NA?
No 217 (87.5%)
Yes 27 (10.9%)
Do not Know 2 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
a methadone maintenance treatment program?
No 240 (96.8%)
Yes 2 (0.8%)
Do not Know 4 (1.6%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Buprenorphine ("bupe") or Suboxone as prescribed by a health-care provider?
No 240 (96.8%)
Yes 4 (1.6%)
Do not Know 2 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Narcan or Naltrexone as prescribed by a health-care provider?
No 237 (95.6%)
Yes 7 (2.8%)
Do not Know 2 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
syringe exchange services?
No 237 (95.6%)
Yes 8 (3.2%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
other harm reduction services for people who use alcohol or drugs?
No 242 (97.6%)
Yes 1 (0.4%)
Do not Know 2 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.2%)
Some other treatment for alcohol and/or drug issues or problems?
No 243 (98.0%)
Yes 2 (0.8%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)

Past Six Months

Overall
(N=248)
detoxification or "detox" for alcohol and/or drugs?
No 229 (92.3%)
Yes 16 (6.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 3 (1.2%)
residential (inpatient) alcohol and/or drug treatment?
No 241 (97.2%)
Yes 4 (1.6%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 2 (0.8%)
outpatient alcohol and/or drug treatment, such as meeting with a counselor in a clinic?
No 236 (95.2%)
Yes 8 (3.2%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (1.6%)
12 step or self-help meetings like AA or NA?
No 233 (94.0%)
Yes 11 (4.4%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (1.6%)
a methadone maintenance treatment program?
No 240 (96.8%)
Yes 2 (0.8%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 6 (2.4%)
Buprenorphine ("bupe") or Suboxone as prescribed by a health-care provider?
No 241 (97.2%)
Yes 3 (1.2%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (1.6%)
Narcan or Naltrexone as prescribed by a health-care provider?
No 241 (97.2%)
Yes 3 (1.2%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (1.6%)
syringe exchange services?
No 240 (96.8%)
Yes 5 (2.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 3 (1.2%)
other harm reduction services for people who use alcohol or drugs?
No 242 (97.6%)
Yes 1 (0.4%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 5 (2.0%)
Some other treatment for alcohol and/or drug issues or problems?
No 244 (98.4%)
Yes 1 (0.4%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 3 (1.2%)

Mental Health

Lifetime

Overall
(N=248)
residential (inpatient) mental health treatment?
No 209 (84.3%)
Yes 36 (14.5%)
Do not Know 2 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
outpatient mental health treatment, such as meeting with a counselor in a clinic?
No 174 (70.2%)
Yes 71 (28.6%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
support groups?
No 181 (73.0%)
Yes 63 (25.4%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.2%)
medication for mental health issues or problems?
No 185 (74.6%)
Yes 61 (24.6%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
some other treatment or service for mental health issues or problems?
No 226 (91.1%)
Yes 15 (6.0%)
Do not Know 4 (1.6%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.2%)

Past Six Months

Overall
(N=248)
residential (inpatient) mental health treatment?
No 238 (96.0%)
Yes 6 (2.4%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 3 (1.2%)
outpatient mental health treatment, such as meeting with a counselor in a clinic?
No 207 (83.5%)
Yes 38 (15.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 3 (1.2%)
support groups?
No 211 (85.1%)
Yes 32 (12.9%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (1.6%)
medication for mental health issues or problems?
No 218 (87.9%)
Yes 28 (11.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 2 (0.8%)
some other treatment or service for mental health issues or problems?
No 233 (94.0%)
Yes 7 (2.8%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 7 (2.8%)

PHQ

Kroenke, K., Strine, T. W., Spitzer, R. L., Williams, J. B., Berry, J. T., & Mokdad, A. H. (2009). The PHQ-8 as a measure of current depression in the general population. Journal of affective disorders, 114(1-3), 163-173.

Overall
(N=248)
Little interest or pleasure in doing things.
Not at all 96 (38.7%)
Several days 82 (33.1%)
More than half the days 26 (10.5%)
Nearly every day 20 (8.1%)
Do not Know 18 (7.3%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.4%)
Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless.
Not at all 85 (34.3%)
Several days 81 (32.7%)
More than half the days 30 (12.1%)
Nearly every day 30 (12.1%)
Do not Know 16 (6.5%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.4%)
Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much.
Not at all 79 (31.9%)
Several days 78 (31.5%)
More than half the days 30 (12.1%)
Nearly every day 48 (19.4%)
Do not Know 8 (3.2%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.0%)
Feeling tired or having little energy.
Not at all 62 (25.0%)
Several days 102 (41.1%)
More than half the days 32 (12.9%)
Nearly every day 36 (14.5%)
Do not Know 10 (4.0%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.4%)
Poor appetite or overeating.
Not at all 97 (39.1%)
Several days 75 (30.2%)
More than half the days 31 (12.5%)
Nearly every day 31 (12.5%)
Do not Know 10 (4.0%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.6%)
Feeling bad about yourself - or that you are a failure or have let yourself or your family down.
Not at all 102 (41.1%)
Several days 69 (27.8%)
More than half the days 24 (9.7%)
Nearly every day 38 (15.3%)
Do not Know 9 (3.6%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.4%)
Trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching television.
Not at all 123 (49.6%)
Several days 51 (20.6%)
More than half the days 28 (11.3%)
Nearly every day 32 (12.9%)
Do not Know 8 (3.2%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.4%)
Moving or speaking so slowly that other people could have noticed? Or the opposite - being so fidgety or restless that you have been moving around a lot more than half the days than usual.
Not at all 151 (60.9%)
Several days 34 (13.7%)
More than half the days 22 (8.9%)
Nearly every day 22 (8.9%)
Do not Know 12 (4.8%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (2.8%)
Overall
(N=248)
PHQ8 Total Score
Mean (SD) 7.72 (6.31)
Median [Min, Max] 7.00 [0, 24.0]
Missing 13 (5.2%)

Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.9003 0.9012 0.9012 0.5327 9.119 0.00962 1.976 0.798 0.5357
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_phq1 0.8861 0.8868 0.8832 0.5281 7.834 0.01112 0.005659 0.5346
    bl_phq2 0.8796 0.8806 0.8754 0.5131 7.375 0.01173 0.005549 0.5179
    bl_phq3 0.8899 0.8905 0.8877 0.5375 8.134 0.01072 0.006081 0.5351
    bl_phq4 0.8836 0.8844 0.8825 0.5222 7.65 0.01134 0.006928 0.5351
    bl_phq5 0.8887 0.8899 0.8878 0.5358 8.08 0.01085 0.007926 0.5554
    bl_phq6 0.886 0.8871 0.8832 0.5289 7.859 0.0111 0.007217 0.5351
    bl_phq7 0.8919 0.8928 0.8892 0.5433 8.327 0.01052 0.007813 0.5554
    bl_phq8 0.8948 0.8963 0.8901 0.5526 8.647 0.01027 0.004977 0.5554
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_phq1 224 0.772 0.7845 0.7522 0.7085 1.866 0.9422
    bl_phq2 226 0.8359 0.8358 0.821 0.7741 2.022 1.022
    bl_phq3 235 0.7568 0.7525 0.7072 0.6652 2.2 1.116
    bl_phq4 232 0.7922 0.8047 0.774 0.7325 2.181 0.9987
    bl_phq5 234 0.7666 0.7581 0.7109 0.674 1.983 1.04
    bl_phq6 233 0.7802 0.7817 0.7482 0.7037 1.991 1.095
    bl_phq7 234 0.7372 0.7326 0.6795 0.6422 1.868 1.086
    bl_phq8 229 0.7009 0.7007 0.6457 0.6047 1.629 1.003
  • response.freq:

      1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_phq1 0.4286 0.3661 0.1161 0.08929 0.09677
    bl_phq2 0.3761 0.3584 0.1327 0.1327 0.08871
    bl_phq3 0.3362 0.3319 0.1277 0.2043 0.05242
    bl_phq4 0.2672 0.4397 0.1379 0.1552 0.06452
    bl_phq5 0.4145 0.3205 0.1325 0.1325 0.05645
    bl_phq6 0.4378 0.2961 0.103 0.1631 0.06048
    bl_phq7 0.5256 0.2179 0.1197 0.1368 0.05645
    bl_phq8 0.6594 0.1485 0.09607 0.09607 0.07661

PTSD

Cameron, R. P., & Gusman, D. (2003). The primary care PTSD screen (PC-PTSD): development and operating characteristics. Primary care psychiatry, 9(1), 9-14.

Overall
(N=248)
Have had nightmares about it or thought about it when you did not want to?
No 133 (53.6%)
Yes 105 (42.3%)
Do not Know 5 (2.0%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.0%)
Tried not to think about it or went out of your way to avoid situations that reminded you of it?
No 115 (46.4%)
Yes 120 (48.4%)
Do not Know 8 (3.2%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.0%)
Were constantly on guard, watchful, or easily startled?
No 131 (52.8%)
Yes 94 (37.9%)
Do not Know 16 (6.5%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (2.8%)
Felt numb or detached from others, activities, or your surroundings?
No 112 (45.2%)
Yes 114 (46.0%)
Do not Know 16 (6.5%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.4%)
PTSD SCORE
Mean (SD) 1.75 (1.57)
Median [Min, Max] 1.00 [0, 4.00]

Resilience

Overall
(N=256)
I am able to adapt when changes occur.
Mean (SD) 3.16 (1.04)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 21 (8.2%)
I can deal with whatever comes my way.
Mean (SD) 3.00 (1.09)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 11 (4.3%)
I try to see the humorous side of things when I am faced with problems.
Mean (SD) 3.05 (1.13)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 17 (6.6%)
Having to cope with stress can make me stronger.
Mean (SD) 2.71 (1.26)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 25 (9.8%)
I tend to bounce back after illness, injury, or other hardships.
Mean (SD) 3.15 (1.12)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 22 (8.6%)
I believe I can achieve my goals, even if there are obstacles.
Mean (SD) 3.30 (1.00)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 10 (3.9%)
Under pressure, I stay focused and think clearly.
Mean (SD) 2.76 (1.21)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 19 (7.4%)
I am not easily discouraged by failure.
Mean (SD) 2.56 (1.28)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 15 (5.9%)
I think of myself as a strong person when dealing with life's challenges and difficulties.
Mean (SD) 3.12 (1.13)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 14 (5.5%)
I am able to handle unpleasant or painful feelings like sadness, fear, and anger.
Mean (SD) 2.82 (1.18)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 19 (7.4%)
Resilience Score (0-40)
Mean (SD) 29.3 (8.55)
Median [Min, Max] 31.0 [0, 40.0]
Missing 6 (2.3%)

Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.9004 0.9026 0.903 0.4809 9.263 0.00931 2.932 0.8554 0.4802
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_resilience1 0.8911 0.8932 0.8902 0.4815 8.359 0.01024 0.004627 0.4862
    bl_resilience2 0.8885 0.8906 0.8889 0.475 8.144 0.01047 0.005072 0.472
    bl_resilience3 0.8901 0.8925 0.8912 0.4799 8.305 0.01034 0.005559 0.4792
    bl_resilience4 0.8927 0.8948 0.893 0.486 8.509 0.01011 0.005798 0.4874
    bl_resilience5 0.8938 0.8964 0.8948 0.4901 8.65 0.009995 0.005221 0.4938
    bl_resilience6 0.8865 0.8879 0.8864 0.4681 7.921 0.01067 0.004665 0.4568
    bl_resilience7 0.8918 0.8946 0.8924 0.4854 8.489 0.01018 0.005683 0.4934
    bl_resilience8 0.8949 0.8968 0.895 0.4913 8.692 0.00989 0.004922 0.495
    bl_resilience9 0.8847 0.8872 0.8851 0.4664 7.865 0.01086 0.004597 0.4568
    bl_resilience10 0.8918 0.8945 0.8933 0.485 8.476 0.0102 0.0056 0.4934
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_resilience1 235 0.734 0.7266 0.6937 0.6457 3.157 1.04
    bl_resilience2 245 0.7698 0.7587 0.7303 0.685 2.996 1.088
    bl_resilience3 239 0.7388 0.7346 0.698 0.6584 3.05 1.125
    bl_resilience4 231 0.7154 0.7048 0.6605 0.625 2.714 1.26
    bl_resilience5 234 0.6793 0.6845 0.6351 0.5988 3.15 1.115
    bl_resilience6 246 0.7896 0.7928 0.7731 0.7291 3.297 1.005
    bl_resilience7 237 0.7266 0.7076 0.6654 0.633 2.764 1.205
    bl_resilience8 241 0.6955 0.6785 0.629 0.5959 2.56 1.284
    bl_resilience9 242 0.8004 0.8015 0.7848 0.7425 3.12 1.126
    bl_resilience10 237 0.7193 0.7096 0.6661 0.6328 2.823 1.176
  • response.freq:

      0 1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_resilience1 0.02128 0.06383 0.1532 0.2596 0.5021 0.08203
    bl_resilience2 0.03265 0.06939 0.1878 0.2898 0.4204 0.04297
    bl_resilience3 0.02929 0.09205 0.1548 0.2469 0.477 0.06641
    bl_resilience4 0.07792 0.09091 0.2338 0.2338 0.3636 0.09766
    bl_resilience5 0.03419 0.0641 0.1581 0.2051 0.5385 0.08594
    bl_resilience6 0.0122 0.07317 0.1057 0.2236 0.5854 0.03906
    bl_resilience7 0.05063 0.1055 0.2489 0.2194 0.3755 0.07422
    bl_resilience8 0.08714 0.1162 0.2656 0.2116 0.3195 0.05859
    bl_resilience9 0.02893 0.08678 0.1446 0.2149 0.5248 0.05469
    bl_resilience10 0.04641 0.1013 0.211 0.2658 0.3755 0.07422

SU Screening

Acceptance of Screening

Overall
(N=248)
Did participant accept to provide urine sample for drug test?
No (Declined) 9 (3.6%)
Yes (Accepted) 224 (90.3%)
Missing 15 (6.0%)

Substances Detected

First Sample

Overall
(N=224)
Marijuana (THC)cut-off level: 50 ng/mL
No 99 (44.2%)
Yes 119 (53.1%)
Invalid Result 6 (2.7%)
Cocaine (COC)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 213 (95.1%)
Yes 6 (2.7%)
Invalid Result 5 (2.2%)
Opiates/ Morphine (MOP or OPI300)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 207 (92.4%)
Yes 12 (5.4%)
Invalid Result 5 (2.2%)
Amphetamines (AMP)cut-off level: 1000 ng/mL
No 192 (85.7%)
Yes 31 (13.8%)
Invalid Result 1 (0.4%)
Methamphetamines (MET)cut-off level: 1000 ng/mL
No 192 (85.7%)
Yes 31 (13.8%)
Invalid Result 1 (0.4%)
Phencyclidine (PCP)cut-off level: 25 ng/mL
No 222 (99.1%)
Yes 1 (0.4%)
Invalid Result 1 (0.4%)
Ecstasy (MDMA)cut-off level: 500 ng/mL
No 198 (88.4%)
Yes 25 (11.2%)
Invalid Result 1 (0.4%)
Barbiturates (BAR)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 224 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Invalid Result 0 (0%)
Benzodiazepines (BZO)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 217 (96.9%)
Yes 1 (0.4%)
Invalid Result 5 (2.2%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Methadone (MTD)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 223 (99.6%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Invalid Result 1 (0.4%)
Buprenorphine (BUP)cut-off level: 10 ng/mL
No 217 (96.9%)
Yes 1 (0.4%)
Invalid Result 6 (2.7%)
Oxycodone (OXY)cut-off level: 100 ng/mL
No 219 (97.8%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Invalid Result 5 (2.2%)

Second Sample

No second drug samples tested as of August 24, 2023

EMA

Timing of EMA Bursts 1-8

  • The earliest first burst of EMA will begin on Saturday, February 05, 2022
  • The earliest second burst of EMA will begin on Wednesday, April 06, 2022
  • The earliest third burst of EMA will begin on Sunday, June 05, 2022
  • The earliest fourth burst of EMA will begin on Thursday, August 04, 2022
  • The earliest fifth burst of EMA will begin on Monday, October 03, 2022
  • The earliest sixth burst of EMA will begin on Friday, December 02, 2022
  • The earliest seventh burst of EMA will begin on Tuesday, January 31, 2023
  • The earliest eighth burst of EMA will begin on Saturday, April 01, 2023

Responses To EMA Prompts

  • A total of n=30859 EMA prompts have been sent as of the day before this report was generated and n=16846 of those prompts received responses (54.6% of all prompts)

Responses Received By EMA Event

A1
(N=7713)
A2
(N=7718)
A3
(N=7713)
A4
(N=7715)
Responded
Yes 4162 (54.0%) 4280 (55.5%) 4209 (54.6%) 4195 (54.4%)
No 3551 (46.0%) 3438 (44.5%) 3504 (45.4%) 3520 (45.6%)

Responses Received By EMA Day Within Burst

D1
(N=4455)
D2
(N=4443)
D3
(N=4425)
D4
(N=4405)
D5
(N=4387)
D6
(N=4377)
D7
(N=4367)
Responded
Yes 2371 (53.2%) 2430 (54.7%) 2398 (54.2%) 2385 (54.1%) 2382 (54.3%) 2490 (56.9%) 2390 (54.7%)
No 2084 (46.8%) 2013 (45.3%) 2027 (45.8%) 2020 (45.9%) 2005 (45.7%) 1887 (43.1%) 1977 (45.3%)

Responses Received By Burst

B1
(N=6362)
B2
(N=5617)
B3
(N=4485)
B4
(N=3836)
B5
(N=3431)
B6
(N=3128)
B7
(N=2356)
B8
(N=1644)
Responded
Yes 3757 (59.1%) 3137 (55.8%) 2475 (55.2%) 2043 (53.3%) 1928 (56.2%) 1565 (50.0%) 1184 (50.3%) 757 (46.0%)
No 2605 (40.9%) 2480 (44.2%) 2010 (44.8%) 1793 (46.7%) 1503 (43.8%) 1563 (50.0%) 1172 (49.7%) 887 (54.0%)

Responses To All EMA Prompts

Overall
(N=30859)
Responded
Yes 16846 (54.6%)
No 14013 (45.4%)

Item Summaries

Daily

Overall
(N=12375)
Where are you right now?
Bar or club 105 (0.8%)
Faith-based organization (for instance, church, mosque) 48 (0.4%)
Friend's home 835 (6.7%)
Health care or social service setting (for instance, doctor's office, community-based organization) 175 (1.4%)
Home 8703 (70.3%)
Other 637 (5.1%)
Romantic and/or sexual partner's home 145 (1.2%)
School 145 (1.2%)
Work 1582 (12.8%)
How HAPPY are you right now?
Mean (SD) 7.41 (2.85)
Median [Min, Max] 8.00 [0, 10.0]
How ANXIOUS or WORRIED are you right now?
Mean (SD) 2.73 (3.04)
Median [Min, Max] 2.00 [0, 10.0]
How STRESSED are you right now?
Mean (SD) 2.85 (3.15)
Median [Min, Max] 2.00 [0, 10.0]
Who are you with right now, whether in-person or virtual contact?
No one/Alone 7642 (61.8%)
Other 256 (2.1%)
With a friend or friends in-person 2096 (16.9%)
With a friend or friends virtually (e.g., playing video games, Google hangout) 329 (2.7%)
With a romantic or sexual partner in-person 849 (6.9%)
With a romantic or sexual partner virtually (e.g., playing video games, Google hangout) 84 (0.7%)
With classmates 218 (1.8%)
With family in-person 770 (6.2%)
With family virtually (e.g., playing video games, Google hangout) 131 (1.1%)
What are you doing right now?: Attending school or college
Checked 794 (6.4%)
Unchecked 11581 (93.6%)
What are you doing right now?: Smoking cigarettes or vaping
Checked 966 (7.8%)
Unchecked 11409 (92.2%)
What are you doing right now?: Drinking alcohol
Checked 334 (2.7%)
Unchecked 12041 (97.3%)
What are you doing right now?: Smoking or using marijuana
Checked 1738 (14.0%)
Unchecked 10637 (86.0%)
What are you doing right now?: Using drugs other than marijuana
Checked 100 (0.8%)
Unchecked 12275 (99.2%)
What are you doing right now?: Working in the community
Checked 1231 (9.9%)
Unchecked 11144 (90.1%)
What are you doing right now?: Engaging in the street economy or informal economy
Checked 103 (0.8%)
Unchecked 12272 (99.2%)
What are you doing right now?: On the computer or smartphone, watching TV or a movie, looking at apps, playing video games
Checked 5688 (46.0%)
Unchecked 6687 (54.0%)
What are you doing right now?: Attending medical or social service appointments
Checked 155 (1.3%)
Unchecked 12220 (98.7%)
What are you doing right now?: Reading
Checked 1606 (13.0%)
Unchecked 10769 (87.0%)
What are you doing right now?: A physical activity
Checked 1012 (8.2%)
Unchecked 11363 (91.8%)
What are you doing right now?: Other
Checked 1107 (8.9%)
Unchecked 11268 (91.1%)

End of the Day

Overall
(N=4085)
Where are you right now?
Bar or club 117 (2.9%)
Faith-based organization (for instance, church, mosque, etc.) 9 (0.2%)
Friend's home 296 (7.2%)
Health care or social service setting (for instance, doctor's office, community-based organization, etc.) 12 (0.3%)
Home 3210 (78.6%)
Other 131 (3.2%)
Romantic and/or sexual partner's home 62 (1.5%)
School 21 (0.5%)
Work 227 (5.6%)
How HAPPY are you right now?
Mean (SD) 7.50 (2.86)
Median [Min, Max] 9.00 [0, 10.0]
How ANXIOUS or WORRIED are you right now?
Mean (SD) 2.61 (2.99)
Median [Min, Max] 1.00 [0, 10.0]
How STRESSED are you right now?
Mean (SD) 2.75 (3.11)
Median [Min, Max] 2.00 [0, 10.0]
How much have you experienced discrimination, or been hassled or been made to feel inferior?
Mean (SD) 1.52 (2.84)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 10.0]
Did you take any HIV medication today?
No 420 (10.3%)
Yes 3665 (89.7%)
What did you do today?: Attended school or college
Checked 281 (6.9%)
Unchecked 3804 (93.1%)
What did you do today?: Smoked cigarettes or vaped
Checked 427 (10.5%)
Unchecked 3658 (89.5%)
What did you do today?: Drank alcohol
Checked 262 (6.4%)
Unchecked 3823 (93.6%)
What did you do today?: Smoked or used marijuana
Checked 911 (22.3%)
Unchecked 3174 (77.7%)
What did you do today?: Used drugs other than marijuana
Checked 69 (1.7%)
Unchecked 4016 (98.3%)
What did you do today?: Worked in the community
Checked 431 (10.6%)
Unchecked 3654 (89.4%)
What did you do today?: Engaged in the street economy or informal economy
Checked 34 (0.8%)
Unchecked 4051 (99.2%)
What did you do today?: Was on the computer or smartphone, watching TV or a movie, looking at apps, playing video games
Checked 2140 (52.4%)
Unchecked 1945 (47.6%)
What did you do today?: Attended medical or social service appointments
Checked 91 (2.2%)
Unchecked 3994 (97.8%)
What did you do today?: Reading
Checked 730 (17.9%)
Unchecked 3355 (82.1%)
What did you do today?: A physical activity
Checked 521 (12.8%)
Unchecked 3564 (87.2%)
What did you do today?: Other
Checked 284 (7.0%)
Unchecked 3801 (93.0%)


Overall
(N=4085)
How much of your HIV medication did you take today? (Version 1)
0 - None of the prescribed doses 422 (10.3%)
1 62 (1.5%)
2 5 (0.1%)
6 1 (0.0%)
10 - All of the prescribed doses 3351 (82.0%)
Missing 244 (6.0%)
How much of your HIV medication did you take today? (Version 2)
None of my doses 422 (10.3%)
Some of my doses 144 (3.5%)
Most of my doses 91 (2.2%)
All of my HIV medication doses 3351 (82.0%)
Missing 77 (1.9%)
Did you take any HIV medication today?
No 420 (10.3%)
Yes 3665 (89.7%)


What are the main reasons you did not take HIV medication today?

Overall
(N=422)
HIV medication is not prescribed for me at this time
Checked 112 (26.5%)
Unchecked 310 (73.5%)
Prescription needs to be filled
Checked 142 (33.6%)
Unchecked 280 (66.4%)
Sold HIV medications because needed cash
Checked 11 (2.6%)
Unchecked 411 (97.4%)
Did not want side effects
Checked 15 (3.6%)
Unchecked 407 (96.4%)
Taking a break from HIV medications
Checked 14 (3.3%)
Unchecked 408 (96.7%)
Do not trust HIV medications
Checked 10 (2.4%)
Unchecked 412 (97.6%)
Do not want anyone to find out I am living with HIV
Checked 3 (0.7%)
Unchecked 419 (99.3%)
My numbers have been good (viral load, T-cells)
Checked 9 (2.1%)
Unchecked 413 (97.9%)
Alcohol or drug use got in the way
Checked 14 (3.3%)
Unchecked 408 (96.7%)
Mental health got in the way
Checked 56 (13.3%)
Unchecked 366 (86.7%)
Other reasons
Checked 84 (19.9%)
Unchecked 338 (80.1%)


Follow-Up

Nine Months

Interview Completion

Overall
(N=120)
Nine-Month Interview Completed
Nine-Month Follow-Up Missed 17 (14.2%)
Yes 103 (85.8%)


  • n=128 pending nine-month follow-up interviews
  • n=17 missed nine-month follow-up interviews

Eighteen Months

Interview Completion

Overall
(N=16)
Eighteen-Month Interview Completed
Eighteen-Month Follow-Up Missed 1 (6.3%)
Yes 15 (93.8%)


  • n=232 pending eighteen-month follow-up interviews
  • n=1 missed eighteen-month follow-up interviews

Undetectable Viral Load Over Time

Undetectable at 9 Month Follow-Up Total
No Yes
Undetectable at BL
    No 15 (14%) 10 (9.5%) 25 (24%)
    Yes 6 (5.7%) 74 (70%) 80 (76%)
Total 21 (20%) 84 (80%) 105 (100%)

Prescreening Form (n=1481)

  • Prescreener completed (n=267)
  • Refused prescreener (n=41)
  • Recruiter only (n=6)
  • Needs additional contact info (n=167)
  • Do not contact (n=173)